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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.62, 229.87 and 96.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.62, 229.87 and 96.67 is: 133.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.62 : 229.87 = 96.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.62/229.87 = 96.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.62x = 229.87 × 96.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.62x = 22,220.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,220.65/166.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.36

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