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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.06, 230.53 and 93.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.06, 230.53 and 93.38 is: 128.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.06 : 230.53 = 93.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.06/230.53 = 93.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.06x = 230.53 × 93.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.06x = 21,526.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,526.89/167.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.86

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