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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.40, 227.75 and 142.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.40, 227.75 and 142.09 is: 195.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.40 : 227.75 = 142.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.40/227.75 = 142.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.40x = 227.75 × 142.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.40x = 32,361.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,361.00/165.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.65

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