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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.53, 228.12 and 113.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.53, 228.12 and 113.09 is: 155.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.53 : 228.12 = 113.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.53/228.12 = 113.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.53x = 228.12 × 113.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.53x = 25,796.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,796.95/165.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.85

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