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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.26, 228.12 and 103.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.26, 228.12 and 103.15 is: 142.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.26 : 228.12 = 103.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.26/228.12 = 103.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.26x = 228.12 × 103.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.26x = 23,530.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,530.58/165.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.39

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