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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.74, 228.73 and 92.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.74, 228.73 and 92.06 is: 127.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.74 : 228.73 = 92.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.74/228.73 = 92.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.74x = 228.73 × 92.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.74x = 21,055.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,055.74/165.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.04

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