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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.08, 230.51 and 108.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.08, 230.51 and 108.10 is: 149.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.08 : 230.51 = 108.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.08/230.51 = 108.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.08x = 230.51 × 108.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.08x = 24,917.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,917.82/167.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.14

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