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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.62, 227.97 and 141.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.62, 227.97 and 141.26 is: 194.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.62 : 227.97 = 141.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.62/227.97 = 141.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.62x = 227.97 × 141.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.62x = 32,203.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,203.04/165.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.44

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