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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.88, 228.84 and 107.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.88, 228.84 and 107.72 is: 148.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.88 : 228.84 = 107.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.88/228.84 = 107.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.88x = 228.84 × 107.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.88x = 24,650.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,650.64/165.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.61

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