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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.96, 228.99 and 103.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.96, 228.99 and 103.77 is: 143.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.96 : 228.99 = 103.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.96/228.99 = 103.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.96x = 228.99 × 103.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.96x = 23,762.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,762.29/165.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.18

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