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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.91, 230.36 and 101.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.91, 230.36 and 101.39 is: 139.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.91 : 230.36 = 101.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.91/230.36 = 101.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.91x = 230.36 × 101.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.91x = 23,354.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,354.54/166.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.93

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