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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.65, 230 and 138.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.65, 230 and 138.97 is: 191.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.65 : 230 = 138.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.65/230 = 138.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.65x = 230 × 138.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.65x = 31,963.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,963.10/166.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.80

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