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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.51, 228.59 and 142.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.51, 228.59 and 142.26 is: 196.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.51 : 228.59 = 142.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.51/228.59 = 142.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.51x = 228.59 × 142.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.51x = 32,518.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,518.18/165.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.47

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