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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.47, 228.21 and 110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.47, 228.21 and 110.12 is: 151.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.47 : 228.21 = 110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.47/228.21 = 110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.47x = 228.21 × 110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.47x = 25,129.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,129.34/165.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.87

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