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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.66, 230.01 and 95.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.66, 230.01 and 95.78 is: 132.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.66 : 230.01 = 95.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.66/230.01 = 95.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.66x = 230.01 × 95.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.66x = 22,031.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,031.38/166.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.20

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