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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.87, 231.77 and 105.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.87, 231.77 and 105.79 is: 146.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.87 : 231.77 = 105.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.87/231.77 = 105.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.87x = 231.77 × 105.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.87x = 24,518.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,518.95/167.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.06

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