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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.76, 231.54 and 105.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.76, 231.54 and 105.54 is: 145.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.76 : 231.54 = 105.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.76/231.54 = 105.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.76x = 231.54 × 105.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.76x = 24,436.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,436.73/167.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.66

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