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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.44, 228.10 and 135.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.44, 228.10 and 135.83 is: 187.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.44 : 228.10 = 135.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.44/228.10 = 135.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.44x = 228.10 × 135.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.44x = 30,982.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,982.82/165.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.28

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