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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.96, 228.96 and 113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.96, 228.96 and 113.52 is: 156.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.96 : 228.96 = 113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.96/228.96 = 113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.96x = 228.96 × 113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.96x = 25,991.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,991.54/165.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.61

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