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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.89, 228.89 and 103.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.89, 228.89 and 103.70 is: 143.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.89 : 228.89 = 103.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.89/228.89 = 103.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.89x = 228.89 × 103.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.89x = 23,734.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,734.23/165.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.08

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