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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.05, 227.62 and 133.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.05, 227.62 and 133.78 is: 184.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.05 : 227.62 = 133.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.05/227.62 = 133.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.05x = 227.62 × 133.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.05x = 30,451.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,451.00/165.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.50

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