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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.37, 228.11 and 132.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.37, 228.11 and 132.15 is: 182.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.37 : 228.11 = 132.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.37/228.11 = 132.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.37x = 228.11 × 132.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.37x = 30,144.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,144.95/165.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.29

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