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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.12, 227.87 and 98.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.12, 227.87 and 98.76 is: 136.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.12 : 227.87 = 98.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.12/227.87 = 98.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.12x = 227.87 × 98.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.12x = 22,505.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,505.17/165.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.29

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