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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.62, 229.94 and 96.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.62, 229.94 and 96.67 is: 133.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.62 : 229.94 = 96.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.62/229.94 = 96.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.62x = 229.94 × 96.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.62x = 22,228.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,228.30/166.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.41

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