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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.02, 247.32 and 138.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.02, 247.32 and 138.11 is: 206.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.02 : 247.32 = 138.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.02/247.32 = 138.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.02x = 247.32 × 138.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.02x = 34,156.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,156.13/165.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.99

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