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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.89, 228.73 and 134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.89, 228.73 and 134.72 is: 185.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.89 : 228.73 = 134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.89/228.73 = 134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.89x = 228.73 × 134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.89x = 30,814.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,814.51/165.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.75

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