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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.12, 246.95 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.12, 246.95 and 149.14 is: 223.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.12 : 246.95 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.12/246.95 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.12x = 246.95 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.12x = 36,830.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,830.12/165.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.05

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