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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.93, 228.99 and 99.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.93, 228.99 and 99.52 is: 137.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.93 : 228.99 = 99.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.93/228.99 = 99.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.93x = 228.99 × 99.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.93x = 22,789.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,789.08/165.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.34

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