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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.38, 227.89 and 135.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.38, 227.89 and 135.78 is: 187.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.38 : 227.89 = 135.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.38/227.89 = 135.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.38x = 227.89 × 135.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.38x = 30,942.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,942.56/165.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.10

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