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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.12, 230.52 and 101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.12, 230.52 and 101.60 is: 140.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.12 : 230.52 = 101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.12/230.52 = 101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.12x = 230.52 × 101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.12x = 23,420.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,420.83/167.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.14

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