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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.58, 231.02 and 136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.58, 231.02 and 136.38 is: 188.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.58 : 231.02 = 136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.58/231.02 = 136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.58x = 231.02 × 136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.58x = 31,506.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,506.51/167.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.01

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