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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.94, 230.26 and 100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.94, 230.26 and 100.50 is: 138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.94 : 230.26 = 100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.94/230.26 = 100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.94x = 230.26 × 100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.94x = 23,141.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,141.13/166.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.62

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