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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.01, 230.46 and 101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.01, 230.46 and 101.55 is: 140.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.01 : 230.46 = 101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.01/230.46 = 101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.01x = 230.46 × 101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.01x = 23,402.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,402.71/167.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.13

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