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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.80, 229.98 and 137.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.80, 229.98 and 137.18 is: 189.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.80 : 229.98 = 137.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.80/229.98 = 137.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.80x = 229.98 × 137.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.80x = 31,548.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,548.66/166.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.14

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