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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.15, 227.73 and 141.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.15, 227.73 and 141.92 is: 195.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.15 : 227.73 = 141.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.15/227.73 = 141.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.15x = 227.73 × 141.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.15x = 32,318.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,318.30/165.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.69

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