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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.94, 228.94 and 103.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.94, 228.94 and 103.83 is: 143.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.94 : 228.94 = 103.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.94/228.94 = 103.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.94x = 228.94 × 103.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.94x = 23,770.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,770.31/165.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.25

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