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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.73, 228.48 and 142.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.73, 228.48 and 142.31 is: 196.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.73 : 228.48 = 142.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.73/228.48 = 142.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.73x = 228.48 × 142.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.73x = 32,515.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,515.83/165.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.20

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