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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.93, 230.29 and 101.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.93, 230.29 and 101.47 is: 139.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.93 : 230.29 = 101.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.93/230.29 = 101.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.93x = 230.29 × 101.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.93x = 23,367.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,367.70/166.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.99

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