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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.24, 228.06 and 109.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.24, 228.06 and 109.89 is: 151.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.24 : 228.06 = 109.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.24/228.06 = 109.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.24x = 228.06 × 109.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.24x = 25,061.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,061.51/165.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.67

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