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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.76, 228.72 and 100.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.76, 228.72 and 100.27 is: 138.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.76 : 228.72 = 100.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.76/228.72 = 100.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.76x = 228.72 × 100.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.76x = 22,933.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,933.75/165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.36

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