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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.94, 228.89 and 133.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.94, 228.89 and 133.13 is: 183.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.94 : 228.89 = 133.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.94/228.89 = 133.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.94x = 228.89 × 133.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.94x = 30,472.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,472.13/165.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.63

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