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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.36, 230.95 and 93.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.36, 230.95 and 93.68 is: 129.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.36 : 230.95 = 93.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.36/230.95 = 93.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.36x = 230.95 × 93.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.36x = 21,635.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,635.44/167.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.27

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