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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.69, 231.55 and 105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.69, 231.55 and 105.62 is: 145.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.69 : 231.55 = 105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.69/231.55 = 105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.69x = 231.55 × 105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.69x = 24,456.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,456.31/167.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.84

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