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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.05, 227.73 and 112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.05, 227.73 and 112.70 is: 155.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.05 : 227.73 = 112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.05/227.73 = 112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.05x = 227.73 × 112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.05x = 25,665.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,665.17/165.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.50

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