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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.76, 228.86 and 100.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.76, 228.86 and 100.30 is: 138.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.76 : 228.86 = 100.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.76/228.86 = 100.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.76x = 228.86 × 100.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.76x = 22,954.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,954.50/165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.48

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