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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.18, 228.04 and 103.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.18, 228.04 and 103.07 is: 142.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.18 : 228.04 = 103.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.18/228.04 = 103.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.18x = 228.04 × 103.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.18x = 23,502.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,502.68/165.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.29

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