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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.12, 230.48 and 108.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.12, 230.48 and 108.92 is: 150.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.12 : 230.48 = 108.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.12/230.48 = 108.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.12x = 230.48 × 108.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.12x = 25,103.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,103.88/167.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.21

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