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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.04, 227.21 and 140.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.04, 227.21 and 140.33 is: 193.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.04 : 227.21 = 140.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.04/227.21 = 140.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.04x = 227.21 × 140.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.04x = 31,884.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,884.25/165.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.19

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