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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.54, 231.13 and 138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.54, 231.13 and 138.08 is: 190.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.54 : 231.13 = 138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.54/231.13 = 138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.54x = 231.13 × 138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.54x = 31,914.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,914.66/167.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.49

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