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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.40, 230.88 and 136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.40, 230.88 and 136.28 is: 187.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.40 : 230.88 = 136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.40/230.88 = 136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.40x = 230.88 × 136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.40x = 31,465.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,465.41/167.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.97

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