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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.31, 228.47 and 137.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.31, 228.47 and 137.62 is: 190.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.31 : 228.47 = 137.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.31/228.47 = 137.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.31x = 228.47 × 137.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.31x = 31,441.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,441.81/165.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.20

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