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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.45, 228.65 and 124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.45, 228.65 and 124.14 is: 171.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.45 : 228.65 = 124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.45/228.65 = 124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.45x = 228.65 × 124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.45x = 28,383.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,383.99/165.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.56

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