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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.05, 230.51 and 101.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.05, 230.51 and 101.56 is: 140.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.05 : 230.51 = 101.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.05/230.51 = 101.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.05x = 230.51 × 101.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.05x = 23,410.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,410.09/167.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.14

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