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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.32, 230.96 and 105.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.32, 230.96 and 105.25 is: 145.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.32 : 230.96 = 105.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.32/230.96 = 105.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.32x = 230.96 × 105.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.32x = 24,308.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,308.54/167.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.28

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