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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.09, 227.82 and 137.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.09, 227.82 and 137.40 is: 189.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.09 : 227.82 = 137.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.09/227.82 = 137.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.09x = 227.82 × 137.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.09x = 31,302.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,302.47/165.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.61

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