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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.28, 227.94 and 136.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.28, 227.94 and 136.12 is: 187.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.28 : 227.94 = 136.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.28/227.94 = 136.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.28x = 227.94 × 136.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.28x = 31,027.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,027.19/165.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.73

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