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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.07, 227.58 and 135.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.07, 227.58 and 135.45 is: 186.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.07 : 227.58 = 135.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.07/227.58 = 135.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.07x = 227.58 × 135.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.07x = 30,825.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,825.71/165.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.74

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