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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.95, 228.59 and 139.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.95, 228.59 and 139.69 is: 192.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.95 : 228.59 = 139.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.95/228.59 = 139.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.95x = 228.59 × 139.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.95x = 31,931.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,931.04/165.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.41

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