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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.12, 230.42 and 134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.12, 230.42 and 134.32 is: 185.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.12 : 230.42 = 134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.12/230.42 = 134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.12x = 230.42 × 134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.12x = 30,950.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,950.01/167.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.20

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