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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.99, 252.05 and 91.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.99, 252.05 and 91.13 is: 136.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.99 : 252.05 = 91.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.99/252.05 = 91.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.99x = 252.05 × 91.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.99x = 22,967.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,967.60/167.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.72

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