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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.02, 248.03 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.02, 248.03 and 136.32 is: 204.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.02 : 248.03 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.02/248.03 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.02x = 248.03 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.02x = 33,810.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,810.90/165.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.89

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