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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.82, 230.19 and 93.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.82, 230.19 and 93.12 is: 128.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.82 : 230.19 = 93.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.82/230.19 = 93.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.82x = 230.19 × 93.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.82x = 21,435.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,435.52/166.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.50

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