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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.26, 227.93 and 99.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.26, 227.93 and 99.70 is: 137.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.26 : 227.93 = 99.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.26/227.93 = 99.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.26x = 227.93 × 99.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.26x = 22,723.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,723.55/165.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.50

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