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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.87, 228.89 and 92.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.87, 228.89 and 92.16 is: 127.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.87 : 228.89 = 92.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.87/228.89 = 92.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.87x = 228.89 × 92.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.87x = 21,094.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,094.04/165.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.17

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