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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.12, 248.83 and 136.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.12, 248.83 and 136.86 is: 206.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.12 : 248.83 = 136.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.12/248.83 = 136.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.12x = 248.83 × 136.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.12x = 34,054.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,054.87/165.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.24

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