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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.95, 252.17 and 91.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.95, 252.17 and 91.19 is: 136.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.95 : 252.17 = 91.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.95/252.17 = 91.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.95x = 252.17 × 91.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.95x = 22,995.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,995.38/167.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.92

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