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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.10, 230.62 and 101.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.10, 230.62 and 101.62 is: 140.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.10 : 230.62 = 101.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.10/230.62 = 101.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.10x = 230.62 × 101.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.10x = 23,435.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,435.60/167.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.25

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