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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.66, 229.99 and 92.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.66, 229.99 and 92.97 is: 128.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.66 : 229.99 = 92.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.66/229.99 = 92.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.66x = 229.99 × 92.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.66x = 21,382.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,382.76/166.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.30

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