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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.81, 231.57 and 94.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.81, 231.57 and 94.13 is: 129.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.81 : 231.57 = 94.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.81/231.57 = 94.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.81x = 231.57 × 94.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.81x = 21,796.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,796.53/167.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.89

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