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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.01, 230.05 and 140.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.01, 230.05 and 140.75 is: 193.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.01 : 230.05 = 140.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.01/230.05 = 140.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.01x = 230.05 × 140.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.01x = 32,379.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,379.76/167.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.88

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