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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.12, 227.32 and 148.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.12, 227.32 and 148.71 is: 204.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.12 : 227.32 = 148.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.12/227.32 = 148.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.12x = 227.32 × 148.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.12x = 33,804.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,804.76/165.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.73

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