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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.86, 231.96 and 138.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.86, 231.96 and 138.70 is: 191.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.86 : 231.96 = 138.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.86/231.96 = 138.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.86x = 231.96 × 138.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.86x = 32,172.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,172.85/167.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.66

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