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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.35, 228.14 and 103.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.35, 228.14 and 103.17 is: 142.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.35 : 228.14 = 103.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.35/228.14 = 103.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.35x = 228.14 × 103.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.35x = 23,536.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,536.69/165.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.35

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