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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.66, 231.16 and 138.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.66, 231.16 and 138.05 is: 190.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.66 : 231.16 = 138.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.66/231.16 = 138.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.66x = 231.16 × 138.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.66x = 31,911.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,911.29/167.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.33

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