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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.68, 228.84 and 114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.68, 228.84 and 114 is: 157.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.68 : 228.84 = 114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.68/228.84 = 114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.68x = 228.84 × 114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.68x = 26,087.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,087.76/165.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.46

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