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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.14, 230.09 and 139.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.14, 230.09 and 139.45 is: 191.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.14 : 230.09 = 139.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.14/230.09 = 139.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.14x = 230.09 × 139.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.14x = 32,085.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,085.35/167.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.97

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