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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.88, 230.42 and 101.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.88, 230.42 and 101.40 is: 140.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.88 : 230.42 = 101.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.88/230.42 = 101.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.88x = 230.42 × 101.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.88x = 23,364.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,364.59/166.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.01

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