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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.55, 228.25 and 142.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.55, 228.25 and 142.19 is: 196.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.55 : 228.25 = 142.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.55/228.25 = 142.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.55x = 228.25 × 142.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.55x = 32,454.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,454.87/165.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.04

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