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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.94, 228.79 and 141.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.94, 228.79 and 141.02 is: 194.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.94 : 228.79 = 141.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.94/228.79 = 141.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.94x = 228.79 × 141.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.94x = 32,263.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,263.97/165.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.43

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