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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.61, 251.41 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.61, 251.41 and 90.72 is: 136.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.61 : 251.41 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.61/251.41 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.61x = 251.41 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.61x = 22,807.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,807.46/167.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.08

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