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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.12, 227.56 and 121.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.12, 227.56 and 121.38 is: 167.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.12 : 227.56 = 121.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.12/227.56 = 121.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.12x = 227.56 × 121.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.12x = 27,621.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,621.23/165.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.28

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