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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.99, 228.51 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.99, 228.51 and 147.54 is: 203.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.99 : 228.51 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.99/228.51 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.99x = 228.51 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.99x = 33,714.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,714.37/165.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.11

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