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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.12, 230.55 and 101.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.12, 230.55 and 101.63 is: 140.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.12 : 230.55 = 101.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.12/230.55 = 101.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.12x = 230.55 × 101.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.12x = 23,430.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,430.80/167.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.20

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