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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.09, 230.55 and 101.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.09, 230.55 and 101.61 is: 140.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.09 : 230.55 = 101.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.09/230.55 = 101.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.09x = 230.55 × 101.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.09x = 23,426.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,426.19/167.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.21

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