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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.89, 228.94 and 95.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.89, 228.94 and 95.97 is: 132.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.89 : 228.94 = 95.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.89/228.94 = 95.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.89x = 228.94 × 95.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.89x = 21,971.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,971.46/165.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.45

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