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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.61, 229.90 and 92.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.61, 229.90 and 92.92 is: 128.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.61 : 229.90 = 92.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.61/229.90 = 92.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.61x = 229.90 × 92.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.61x = 21,362.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,362.54/166.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.22

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