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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.89, 228.92 and 92.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.89, 228.92 and 92.21 is: 127.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.89 : 228.92 = 92.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.89/228.92 = 92.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.89x = 228.92 × 92.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.89x = 21,108.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,108.71/165.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.25

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