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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.68, 228.64 and 113.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.68, 228.64 and 113.92 is: 157.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.68 : 228.64 = 113.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.68/228.64 = 113.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.68x = 228.64 × 113.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.68x = 26,046.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,046.67/165.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.21

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