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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.12, 227.74 and 143.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.12, 227.74 and 143.25 is: 197.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.12 : 227.74 = 143.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.12/227.74 = 143.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.12x = 227.74 × 143.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.12x = 32,623.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,623.76/165.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.58

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