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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.08, 230.59 and 93.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.08, 230.59 and 93.42 is: 128.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.08 : 230.59 = 93.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.08/230.59 = 93.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.08x = 230.59 × 93.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.08x = 21,541.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,541.57/167.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.93

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