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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.56, 247.86 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.56, 247.86 and 126.92 is: 190.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.56 : 247.86 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.56/247.86 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.56x = 247.86 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.56x = 31,458.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,458.39/165.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.01

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