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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.26, 228.09 and 96.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.26, 228.09 and 96.26 is: 132.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.26 : 228.09 = 96.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.26/228.09 = 96.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.26x = 228.09 × 96.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.26x = 21,955.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,955.94/165.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.86

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