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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.22, 230.04 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.22, 230.04 and 139.32 is: 191.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.22 : 230.04 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.22/230.04 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.22x = 230.04 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.22x = 32,049.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,049.17/167.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.66

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