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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.00, 230.60 and 139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.00, 230.60 and 139.66 is: 192.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.00 : 230.60 = 139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.00/230.60 = 139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.00x = 230.60 × 139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.00x = 32,204.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,204.58/167.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.85

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