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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.15, 230.69 and 112.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.15, 230.69 and 112.01 is: 154.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.15 : 230.69 = 112.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.15/230.69 = 112.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.15x = 230.69 × 112.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.15x = 25,838.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,838.71/167.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.58

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