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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165, 227.72 and 106.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165, 227.72 and 106.83 is: 147.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165 : 227.72 = 106.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165/227.72 = 106.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165x = 227.72 × 106.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165x = 24,326.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,326.79/165
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.44

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