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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.89, 229.93 and 134.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.89, 229.93 and 134.09 is: 184.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.89 : 229.93 = 134.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.89/229.93 = 134.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.89x = 229.93 × 134.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.89x = 30,831.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,831.31/166.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.74

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