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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.31, 230.64 and 136.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.31, 230.64 and 136.13 is: 187.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.31 : 230.64 = 136.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.31/230.64 = 136.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.31x = 230.64 × 136.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.31x = 31,395.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,395.87/167.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.65

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