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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.93, 228.86 and 109.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.93, 228.86 and 109.85 is: 151.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.93 : 228.86 = 109.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.93/228.86 = 109.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.93x = 228.86 × 109.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.93x = 25,139.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,139.13/165.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.51

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