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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.90, 228.93 and 103.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.90, 228.93 and 103.70 is: 143.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.90 : 228.93 = 103.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.90/228.93 = 103.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.90x = 228.93 × 103.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.90x = 23,740.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,740.04/165.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.10

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