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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.28, 228.08 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.28, 228.08 and 98.88 is: 136.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.28 : 228.08 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.28/228.08 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.28x = 228.08 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.28x = 22,552.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,552.21/165.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.45

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