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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.55, 228.23 and 135.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.55, 228.23 and 135.93 is: 187.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.55 : 228.23 = 135.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.55/228.23 = 135.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.55x = 228.23 × 135.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.55x = 31,023.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,023.30/165.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.40

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