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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.96, 248.98 and 135.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.96, 248.98 and 135.81 is: 203.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.96 : 248.98 = 135.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.96/248.98 = 135.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.96x = 248.98 × 135.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.96x = 33,813.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,813.97/165.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.75

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