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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.73, 228.72 and 95.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.73, 228.72 and 95.77 is: 132.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.73 : 228.72 = 95.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.73/228.72 = 95.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.73x = 228.72 × 95.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.73x = 21,904.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,904.51/165.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.17

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