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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.90, 229.06 and 110.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.90, 229.06 and 110.74 is: 152.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.90 : 229.06 = 110.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.90/229.06 = 110.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.90x = 229.06 × 110.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.90x = 25,366.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,366.10/165.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.90

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