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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.94, 230.13 and 134.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.94, 230.13 and 134.21 is: 185.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.94 : 230.13 = 134.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.94/230.13 = 134.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.94x = 230.13 × 134.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.94x = 30,885.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,885.75/166.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.01

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