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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.78, 228.75 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.78, 228.75 and 114.06 is: 157.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.78 : 228.75 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.78/228.75 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.78x = 228.75 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.78x = 26,091.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,091.23/165.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.38

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