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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.15, 230.61 and 108.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.15, 230.61 and 108.13 is: 149.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.15 : 230.61 = 108.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.15/230.61 = 108.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.15x = 230.61 × 108.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.15x = 24,934.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,934.17/167.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.17

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