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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.92, 230.16 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.92, 230.16 and 140.64 is: 193.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.92 : 230.16 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.92/230.16 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.92x = 230.16 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.92x = 32,369.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,369.70/166.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.92

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