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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.76, 231.56 and 97.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.76, 231.56 and 97.88 is: 135.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.76 : 231.56 = 97.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.76/231.56 = 97.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.76x = 231.56 × 97.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.76x = 22,665.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,665.09/167.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.10

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