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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.18, 247.83 and 93.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.18, 247.83 and 93.09 is: 139.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.18 : 247.83 = 93.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.18/247.83 = 93.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.18x = 247.83 × 93.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.18x = 23,070.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,070.49/165.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.67

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