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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.26, 227.98 and 135.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.26, 227.98 and 135.69 is: 187.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.26 : 227.98 = 135.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.26/227.98 = 135.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.26x = 227.98 × 135.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.26x = 30,933.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,933.93/165.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.19

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