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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.02, 230.14 and 114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.02, 230.14 and 114.57 is: 157.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.02 : 230.14 = 114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.02/230.14 = 114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.02x = 230.14 × 114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.02x = 26,367.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,367.14/167.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.87

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