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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.16, 227.96 and 106.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.16, 227.96 and 106.93 is: 147.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.16 : 227.96 = 106.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.16/227.96 = 106.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.16x = 227.96 × 106.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.16x = 24,375.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,375.76/165.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.59

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