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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.81, 230.99 and 148.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.81, 230.99 and 148.07 is: 203.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.81 : 230.99 = 148.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.81/230.99 = 148.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.81x = 230.99 × 148.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.81x = 34,200.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,200.79/167.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.81

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