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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167, 230.32 and 101.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167, 230.32 and 101.39 is: 139.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167 : 230.32 = 101.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167/230.32 = 101.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167x = 230.32 × 101.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167x = 23,352.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,352.14/167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.83

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