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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.96, 252.07 and 94.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.96, 252.07 and 94.88 is: 142.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.96 : 252.07 = 94.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.96/252.07 = 94.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.96x = 252.07 × 94.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.96x = 23,914.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,914.90/167.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.39

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