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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.55, 248.12 and 93.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.55, 248.12 and 93.19 is: 139.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.55 : 248.12 = 93.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.55/248.12 = 93.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.55x = 248.12 × 93.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.55x = 23,120.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,120.60/165.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.66

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