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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.99, 230.45 and 97.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.99, 230.45 and 97.05 is: 133.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.99 : 230.45 = 97.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.99/230.45 = 97.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.99x = 230.45 × 97.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.99x = 22,364.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,364.69/166.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.93

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