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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.12, 230.68 and 101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.12, 230.68 and 101.70 is: 140.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.12 : 230.68 = 101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.12/230.68 = 101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.12x = 230.68 × 101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.12x = 23,460.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,460.16/167.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.38

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