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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.14, 247.54 and 92.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.14, 247.54 and 92.94 is: 139.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.14 : 247.54 = 92.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.14/247.54 = 92.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.14x = 247.54 × 92.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.14x = 23,005.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,005.90/165.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.32

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