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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.08, 247.59 and 83.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.08, 247.59 and 83.96 is: 125.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.08 : 247.59 = 83.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.08/247.59 = 83.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.08x = 247.59 × 83.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.08x = 20,787.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,787.66/165.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.92

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