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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.93, 230.42 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.93, 230.42 and 101.44 is: 140.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.93 : 230.42 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.93/230.42 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.93x = 230.42 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.93x = 23,373.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,373.80/166.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.02

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