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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.19, 226.95 and 132.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.19, 226.95 and 132.38 is: 181.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.19 : 226.95 = 132.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.19/226.95 = 132.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.19x = 226.95 × 132.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.19x = 30,044.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,044.88/165.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.88

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