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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.19, 247.69 and 88.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.19, 247.69 and 88.12 is: 132.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.19 : 247.69 = 88.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.19/247.69 = 88.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.19x = 247.69 × 88.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.19x = 21,826.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,826.44/165.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.13

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