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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.36, 228.36 and 138.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.36, 228.36 and 138.87 is: 191.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.36 : 228.36 = 138.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.36/228.36 = 138.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.36x = 228.36 × 138.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.36x = 31,712.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,712.35/165.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.78

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