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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.56, 228.12 and 139.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.56, 228.12 and 139.34 is: 191.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.56 : 228.12 = 139.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.56/228.12 = 139.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.56x = 228.12 × 139.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.56x = 31,786.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,786.24/165.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.99

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