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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.33, 247.68 and 96.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.33, 247.68 and 96.89 is: 145.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.33 : 247.68 = 96.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.33/247.68 = 96.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.33x = 247.68 × 96.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.33x = 23,996.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,996.48/165.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.14

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