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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.04, 227.68 and 140.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.04, 227.68 and 140.47 is: 193.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.04 : 227.68 = 140.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.04/227.68 = 140.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.04x = 227.68 × 140.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.04x = 31,981.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,981.29/165.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.78

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