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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.12, 230.62 and 104.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.12, 230.62 and 104.95 is: 144.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.12 : 230.62 = 104.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.12/230.62 = 104.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.12x = 230.62 × 104.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.12x = 24,203.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,203.57/167.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.83

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