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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.23, 227.96 and 99.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.23, 227.96 and 99.73 is: 137.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.23 : 227.96 = 99.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.23/227.96 = 99.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.23x = 227.96 × 99.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.23x = 22,733.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,733.31/165.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.59

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