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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.14, 247.52 and 83.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.14, 247.52 and 83.96 is: 125.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.14 : 247.52 = 83.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.14/247.52 = 83.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.14x = 247.52 × 83.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.14x = 20,780.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,780.75/165.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.84

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