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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.10, 227.97 and 106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.10, 227.97 and 106.12 is: 146.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.10 : 227.97 = 106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.10/227.97 = 106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.10x = 227.97 × 106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.10x = 24,192.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,192.18/165.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.53

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