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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.28, 248.02 and 92.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.28, 248.02 and 92.21 is: 138.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.28 : 248.02 = 92.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.28/248.02 = 92.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.28x = 248.02 × 92.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.28x = 22,869.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,869.92/165.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.37

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