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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.85, 248.47 and 136.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.85, 248.47 and 136.89 is: 205.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.85 : 248.47 = 136.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.85/248.47 = 136.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.85x = 248.47 × 136.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.85x = 34,012.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,012.72/165.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.08

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