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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.76, 229.38 and 141.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.76, 229.38 and 141.16 is: 195.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.76 : 229.38 = 141.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.76/229.38 = 141.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.76x = 229.38 × 141.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.76x = 32,379.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,379.28/165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.34

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