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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.96, 229.03 and 92.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.96, 229.03 and 92.27 is: 127.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.96 : 229.03 = 92.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.96/229.03 = 92.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.96x = 229.03 × 92.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.96x = 21,133.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,133.29/165.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.34

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