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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.11, 227.86 and 95.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.11, 227.86 and 95.17 is: 131.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.11 : 227.86 = 95.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.11/227.86 = 95.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.11x = 227.86 × 95.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.11x = 21,684.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,684.50/165.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.33

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