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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.08, 228.26 and 144.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.08, 228.26 and 144.59 is: 199.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.08 : 228.26 = 144.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.08/228.26 = 144.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.08x = 228.26 × 144.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.08x = 33,002.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,002.25/165.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.91

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