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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.34, 231.12 and 137.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.34, 231.12 and 137.91 is: 190.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.34 : 231.12 = 137.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.34/231.12 = 137.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.34x = 231.12 × 137.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.34x = 31,873.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,873.76/167.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.47

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