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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.92, 231.94 and 135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.92, 231.94 and 135.30 is: 186.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.92 : 231.94 = 135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.92/231.94 = 135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.92x = 231.94 × 135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.92x = 31,381.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,381.48/167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.88

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