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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.80, 229.96 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.80, 229.96 and 140.88 is: 194.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.80 : 229.96 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.80/229.96 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.80x = 229.96 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.80x = 32,396.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,396.76/166.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.23

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