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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.10, 227.95 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.10, 227.95 and 147.56 is: 203.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.10 : 227.95 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.10/227.95 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.10x = 227.95 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.10x = 33,635.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,635.85/165.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.73

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