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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.91, 251.97 and 90.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.91, 251.97 and 90.88 is: 136.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.91 : 251.97 = 90.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.91/251.97 = 90.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.91x = 251.97 × 90.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.91x = 22,899.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,899.03/167.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.38

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