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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.77, 228.79 and 138.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.77, 228.79 and 138.10 is: 190.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.77 : 228.79 = 138.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.77/228.79 = 138.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.77x = 228.79 × 138.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.77x = 31,594.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,594.76/165.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.59

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