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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.91, 251.51 and 137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.91, 251.51 and 137.14 is: 206.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.91 : 251.51 = 137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.91/251.51 = 137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.91x = 251.51 × 137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.91x = 34,492.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,492.18/166.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.65

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