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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.76, 228.72 and 109.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.76, 228.72 and 109.72 is: 151.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.76 : 228.72 = 109.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.76/228.72 = 109.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.76x = 228.72 × 109.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.76x = 25,095.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,095.16/165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.39

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