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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.89, 230.09 and 142.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.89, 230.09 and 142.28 is: 196.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.89 : 230.09 = 142.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.89/230.09 = 142.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.89x = 230.09 × 142.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.89x = 32,735.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,735.34/166.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.15

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