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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.27, 230.62 and 137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.27, 230.62 and 137.25 is: 189.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.27 : 230.62 = 137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.27/230.62 = 137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.27x = 230.62 × 137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.27x = 31,653.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,653.63/167.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.23

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