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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.87, 228.83 and 144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.87, 228.83 and 144 is: 198.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.87 : 228.83 = 144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.87/228.83 = 144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.87x = 228.83 × 144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.87x = 32,950.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,950.80/165.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.65

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