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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.96, 231.66 and 135.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.96, 231.66 and 135.08 is: 186.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.96 : 231.66 = 135.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.96/231.66 = 135.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.96x = 231.66 × 135.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.96x = 31,292.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,292.63/167.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.31

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