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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.93, 229.06 and 139.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.93, 229.06 and 139.33 is: 192.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.93 : 229.06 = 139.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.93/229.06 = 139.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.93x = 229.06 × 139.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.93x = 31,914.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,914.93/165.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.34

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