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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.76, 228.71 and 103.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.76, 228.71 and 103.66 is: 143.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.76 : 228.71 = 103.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.76/228.71 = 103.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.76x = 228.71 × 103.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.76x = 23,707.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,707.25/165.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.02

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