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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.47, 228.54 and 136.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.47, 228.54 and 136.04 is: 187.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.47 : 228.54 = 136.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.47/228.54 = 136.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.47x = 228.54 × 136.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.47x = 31,089.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,089.44/165.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.89

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