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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.66, 229.93 and 95.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.66, 229.93 and 95.77 is: 132.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.66 : 229.93 = 95.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.66/229.93 = 95.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.66x = 229.93 × 95.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.66x = 22,020.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,020.44/166.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.13

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