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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.26, 230.88 and 105.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.26, 230.88 and 105.16 is: 145.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.26 : 230.88 = 105.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.26/230.88 = 105.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.26x = 230.88 × 105.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.26x = 24,279.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,279.34/167.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.16

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