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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.87, 228.80 and 106.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.87, 228.80 and 106.94 is: 147.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.87 : 228.80 = 106.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.87/228.80 = 106.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.87x = 228.80 × 106.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.87x = 24,467.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,467.57/165.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.51

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