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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.83, 230.34 and 101.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.83, 230.34 and 101.42 is: 140.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.83 : 230.34 = 101.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.83/230.34 = 101.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.83x = 230.34 × 101.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.83x = 23,361.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,361.18/166.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.03

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