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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.15, 227.65 and 125.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.15, 227.65 and 125.68 is: 173.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.15 : 227.65 = 125.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.15/227.65 = 125.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.15x = 227.65 × 125.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.15x = 28,611.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,611.31/165.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.24

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