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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.54, 228.35 and 141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.54, 228.35 and 141.24 is: 194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.54 : 228.35 = 141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.54/228.35 = 141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.54x = 228.35 × 141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.54x = 32,253.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,253.36/165.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.83

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