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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.27, 228 and 103.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.27, 228 and 103.05 is: 142.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.27 : 228 = 103.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.27/228 = 103.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.27x = 228 × 103.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.27x = 23,495.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,495.40/165.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.16

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