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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.91, 230.40 and 101.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.91, 230.40 and 101.52 is: 140.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.91 : 230.40 = 101.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.91/230.40 = 101.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.91x = 230.40 × 101.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.91x = 23,390.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,390.21/166.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.14

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