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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.76, 228.76 and 95.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.76, 228.76 and 95.82 is: 132.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.76 : 228.76 = 95.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.76/228.76 = 95.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.76x = 228.76 × 95.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.76x = 21,919.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,919.78/165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.24

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