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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.81, 229.71 and 142.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.81, 229.71 and 142.24 is: 195.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.81 : 229.71 = 142.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.81/229.71 = 142.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.81x = 229.71 × 142.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.81x = 32,673.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,673.95/166.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.88

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