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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.59, 228.53 and 103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.59, 228.53 and 103.44 is: 142.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.59 : 228.53 = 103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.59/228.53 = 103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.59x = 228.53 × 103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.59x = 23,638.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,638.63/165.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.75

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