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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.37, 228.21 and 110.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.37, 228.21 and 110.15 is: 152.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.37 : 228.21 = 110.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.37/228.21 = 110.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.37x = 228.21 × 110.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.37x = 25,137.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,137.33/165.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.01

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