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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.21, 230.76 and 105.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.21, 230.76 and 105.08 is: 145.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.21 : 230.76 = 105.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.21/230.76 = 105.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.21x = 230.76 × 105.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.21x = 24,248.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,248.84/167.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.02

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