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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.99, 231.82 and 98.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.99, 231.82 and 98.06 is: 135.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.99 : 231.82 = 98.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.99/231.82 = 98.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.99x = 231.82 × 98.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.99x = 22,730.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,730.86/167.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.31

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