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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.17, 228.05 and 103.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.17, 228.05 and 103.03 is: 142.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.17 : 228.05 = 103.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.17/228.05 = 103.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.17x = 228.05 × 103.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.17x = 23,494.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,494.34/165.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.24

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