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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.06, 230.57 and 139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.06, 230.57 and 139.37 is: 192.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.06 : 230.57 = 139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.06/230.57 = 139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.06x = 230.57 × 139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.06x = 32,133.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,133.84/167.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.35

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