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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.18, 228.03 and 102.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.18, 228.03 and 102.99 is: 142.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.18 : 228.03 = 102.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.18/228.03 = 102.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.18x = 228.03 × 102.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.18x = 23,484.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,484.81/165.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.18

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