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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.29, 227.94 and 110.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.29, 227.94 and 110.03 is: 151.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.29 : 227.94 = 110.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.29/227.94 = 110.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.29x = 227.94 × 110.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.29x = 25,079.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,079.69/165.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.73

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