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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.74, 228.67 and 103.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.74, 228.67 and 103.53 is: 142.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.74 : 228.67 = 103.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.74/228.67 = 103.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.74x = 228.67 × 103.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.74x = 23,673.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,673.95/165.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.84

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