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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.46, 228.54 and 136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.46, 228.54 and 136.48 is: 188.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.46 : 228.54 = 136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.46/228.54 = 136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.46x = 228.54 × 136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.46x = 31,191.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,191.14/165.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.51

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