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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.13, 230.64 and 101.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.13, 230.64 and 101.67 is: 140.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.13 : 230.64 = 101.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.13/230.64 = 101.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.13x = 230.64 × 101.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.13x = 23,449.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,449.17/167.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.30

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