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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.74, 228.72 and 95.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.74, 228.72 and 95.80 is: 132.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.74 : 228.72 = 95.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.74/228.72 = 95.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.74x = 228.72 × 95.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.74x = 21,911.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,911.38/165.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.20

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