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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.28, 227.92 and 136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.28, 227.92 and 136.48 is: 188.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.28 : 227.92 = 136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.28/227.92 = 136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.28x = 227.92 × 136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.28x = 31,106.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,106.52/165.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.20

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