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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.90, 251.85 and 90.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.90, 251.85 and 90.94 is: 136.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.90 : 251.85 = 90.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.90/251.85 = 90.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.90x = 251.85 × 90.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.90x = 22,901.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,901.72/167.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.40

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