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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.83, 229.07 and 138.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.83, 229.07 and 138.29 is: 191.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.83 : 229.07 = 138.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.83/229.07 = 138.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.83x = 229.07 × 138.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.83x = 31,677.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,677.40/165.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.02

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