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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.14, 227.95 and 120.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.14, 227.95 and 120.34 is: 166.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.14 : 227.95 = 120.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.14/227.95 = 120.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.14x = 227.95 × 120.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.14x = 27,431.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,431.08/165.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.11

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