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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.96, 231.75 and 105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.96, 231.75 and 105.80 is: 145.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.96 : 231.75 = 105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.96/231.75 = 105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.96x = 231.75 × 105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.96x = 24,517.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,517.99/167.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.97

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