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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.16, 230.72 and 100.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.16, 230.72 and 100.83 is: 139.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.16 : 230.72 = 100.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.16/230.72 = 100.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.16x = 230.72 × 100.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.16x = 23,262.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,262.56/167.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.16

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