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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.05, 230.49 and 101.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.05, 230.49 and 101.55 is: 140.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.05 : 230.49 = 101.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.05/230.49 = 101.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.05x = 230.49 × 101.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.05x = 23,406.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,406.26/167.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.12

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