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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.70, 228.59 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.70, 228.59 and 141.40 is: 195.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.70 : 228.59 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.70/228.59 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.70x = 228.59 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.70x = 32,321.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,321.92/165.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.06

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