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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.65, 229.60 and 125.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.65, 229.60 and 125.13 is: 172.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.65 : 229.60 = 125.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.65/229.60 = 125.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.65x = 229.60 × 125.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.65x = 28,729.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,729.85/166.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.40

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