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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.19, 230.36 and 140.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.19, 230.36 and 140.97 is: 194.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.19 : 230.36 = 140.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.19/230.36 = 140.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.19x = 230.36 × 140.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.19x = 32,473.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,473.14/167.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.23

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