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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.87, 228.93 and 110.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.87, 228.93 and 110.61 is: 152.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.87 : 228.93 = 110.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.87/228.93 = 110.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.87x = 228.93 × 110.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.87x = 25,321.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,321.95/165.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.66

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