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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.31, 228.22 and 110.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.31, 228.22 and 110.03 is: 151.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.31 : 228.22 = 110.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.31/228.22 = 110.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.31x = 228.22 × 110.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.31x = 25,109.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,109.63/165.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.90

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