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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.65, 231.37 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.65, 231.37 and 105.48 is: 145.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.65 : 231.37 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.65/231.37 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.65x = 231.37 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.65x = 24,404.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,404.64/167.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.57

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