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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.85, 231.62 and 140.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.85, 231.62 and 140.15 is: 193.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.85 : 231.62 = 140.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.85/231.62 = 140.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.85x = 231.62 × 140.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.85x = 32,459.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,459.68/167.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.39

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