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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.56, 228.48 and 103.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.56, 228.48 and 103.42 is: 142.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.56 : 228.48 = 103.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.56/228.48 = 103.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.56x = 228.48 × 103.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.56x = 23,629.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,629.40/165.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.72

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