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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.92, 229.95 and 137.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.92, 229.95 and 137.22 is: 189.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.92 : 229.95 = 137.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.92/229.95 = 137.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.92x = 229.95 × 137.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.92x = 31,553.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,553.74/166.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.04

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