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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.99, 228.93 and 124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.99, 228.93 and 124.64 is: 171.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.99 : 228.93 = 124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.99/228.93 = 124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.99x = 228.93 × 124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.99x = 28,532.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,532.38/165.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.89

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