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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.32, 230.66 and 136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.32, 230.66 and 136.28 is: 187.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.32 : 230.66 = 136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.32/230.66 = 136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.32x = 230.66 × 136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.32x = 31,434.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,434.34/167.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.87

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