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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.89, 230.31 and 96.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.89, 230.31 and 96.96 is: 133.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.89 : 230.31 = 96.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.89/230.31 = 96.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.89x = 230.31 × 96.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.89x = 22,331.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,331.72/166.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.81

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