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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.15, 247.91 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.15, 247.91 and 131.13 is: 196.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.15 : 247.91 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.15/247.91 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.15x = 247.91 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.15x = 32,507.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,507.78/165.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.84

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