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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.30, 165.38 and 114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.30, 165.38 and 114.30 is: 165.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.30 : 165.38 = 114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.30/165.38 = 114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.30x = 165.38 × 114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.30x = 18,902.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,902.36/114.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.38

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