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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.89, 231.61 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.89, 231.61 and 105.63 is: 145.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.89 : 231.61 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.89/231.61 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.89x = 231.61 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.89x = 24,464.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,464.96/167.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.72

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