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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.00, 230.58 and 135.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.00, 230.58 and 135.81 is: 187.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.00 : 230.58 = 135.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.00/230.58 = 135.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.00x = 230.58 × 135.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.00x = 31,315.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,315.07/167.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.52

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