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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.28, 228.12 and 106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.28, 228.12 and 106.96 is: 147.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.28 : 228.12 = 106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.28/228.12 = 106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.28x = 228.12 × 106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.28x = 24,399.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,399.72/165.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.63

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