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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.92, 228.72 and 127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.92, 228.72 and 127.04 is: 175.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.92 : 228.72 = 127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.92/228.72 = 127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.92x = 228.72 × 127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.92x = 29,056.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,056.59/165.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.12

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