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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.92, 230.36 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.92, 230.36 and 101.44 is: 139.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.92 : 230.36 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.92/230.36 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.92x = 230.36 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.92x = 23,367.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,367.72/166.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.99

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