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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.11, 247.64 and 93.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.11, 247.64 and 93.42 is: 140.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.11 : 247.64 = 93.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.11/247.64 = 93.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.11x = 247.64 × 93.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.11x = 23,134.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,134.06/165.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.12

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