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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.13, 227.77 and 134.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.13, 227.77 and 134.05 is: 184.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.13 : 227.77 = 134.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.13/227.77 = 134.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.13x = 227.77 × 134.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.13x = 30,531.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,531.66/165.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.89

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