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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.32, 248.06 and 92.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.32, 248.06 and 92.19 is: 138.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.32 : 248.06 = 92.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.32/248.06 = 92.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.32x = 248.06 × 92.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.32x = 22,868.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,868.19/165.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.32

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