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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.64, 228.54 and 107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.64, 228.54 and 107.50 is: 148.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.64 : 228.54 = 107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.64/228.54 = 107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.64x = 228.54 × 107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.64x = 24,568.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,568.05/165.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.32

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