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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.62, 248.36 and 68.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.62, 248.36 and 68.11 is: 102.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.62 : 248.36 = 68.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.62/248.36 = 68.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.62x = 248.36 × 68.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.62x = 16,915.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,915.35/165.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.13

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