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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.19, 231.15 and 125.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.19, 231.15 and 125.96 is: 174.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.19 : 231.15 = 125.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.19/231.15 = 125.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.19x = 231.15 × 125.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.19x = 29,114.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,114.50/167.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.14

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