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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.14, 250.08 and 95.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.14, 250.08 and 95.05 is: 142.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.14 : 250.08 = 95.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.14/250.08 = 95.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.14x = 250.08 × 95.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.14x = 23,770.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,770.10/167.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.22

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