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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.29, 227.89 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.29, 227.89 and 135.68 is: 187.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.29 : 227.89 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.29/227.89 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.29x = 227.89 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.29x = 30,920.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,920.12/165.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.07

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