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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.39, 228.18 and 126.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.39, 228.18 and 126.03 is: 173.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.39 : 228.18 = 126.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.39/228.18 = 126.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.39x = 228.18 × 126.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.39x = 28,757.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,757.53/165.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.88

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