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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.36, 248.06 and 138.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.36, 248.06 and 138.23 is: 207.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.36 : 248.06 = 138.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.36/248.06 = 138.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.36x = 248.06 × 138.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.36x = 34,289.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,289.33/165.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.36

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