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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.61, 231.89 and 138.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.61, 231.89 and 138.45 is: 191.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.61 : 231.89 = 138.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.61/231.89 = 138.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.61x = 231.89 × 138.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.61x = 32,104.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,104.48/167.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.54

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