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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.14, 227.72 and 130.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.14, 227.72 and 130.11 is: 179.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.14 : 227.72 = 130.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.14/227.72 = 130.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.14x = 227.72 × 130.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.14x = 29,628.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,628.65/165.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.42

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