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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.54, 227.42 and 148.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.54, 227.42 and 148.29 is: 203.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.54 : 227.42 = 148.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.54/227.42 = 148.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.54x = 227.42 × 148.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.54x = 33,724.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,724.55/165.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.72

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