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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.36, 230.95 and 105.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.36, 230.95 and 105.22 is: 145.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.36 : 230.95 = 105.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.36/230.95 = 105.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.36x = 230.95 × 105.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.36x = 24,300.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,300.56/167.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.20

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