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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.36, 228.18 and 142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.36, 228.18 and 142.08 is: 196.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.36 : 228.18 = 142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.36/228.18 = 142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.36x = 228.18 × 142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.36x = 32,419.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,419.81/165.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.06

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