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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.98, 229.07 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.98, 229.07 and 110.72 is: 152.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.98 : 229.07 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.98/229.07 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.98x = 229.07 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.98x = 25,362.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,362.08/165.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.80

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