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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.06, 227.43 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.06, 227.43 and 138.84 is: 191.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.06 : 227.43 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.06/227.43 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.06x = 227.43 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.06x = 31,576.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,576.38/165.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.30

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