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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.39, 248.15 and 79.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.39, 248.15 and 79.89 is: 119.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.39 : 248.15 = 79.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.39/248.15 = 79.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.39x = 248.15 × 79.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.39x = 19,824.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,824.30/165.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.86

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