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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.07, 227.68 and 121.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.07, 227.68 and 121.33 is: 167.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.07 : 227.68 = 121.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.07/227.68 = 121.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.07x = 227.68 × 121.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.07x = 27,624.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,624.41/165.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.35

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