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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.87, 250.12 and 81.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.87, 250.12 and 81.19 is: 121.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.87 : 250.12 = 81.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.87/250.12 = 81.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.87x = 250.12 × 81.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.87x = 20,306.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,306.72/166.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.69

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