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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.19, 227.98 and 98.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.19, 227.98 and 98.82 is: 136.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.19 : 227.98 = 98.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.19/227.98 = 98.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.19x = 227.98 × 98.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.19x = 22,527.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,527.35/165.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.38

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