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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.35, 228.23 and 103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.35, 228.23 and 103.14 is: 142.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.35 : 228.23 = 103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.35/228.23 = 103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.35x = 228.23 × 103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.35x = 23,539.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,539.98/165.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.37

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