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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.19, 230.76 and 101.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.19, 230.76 and 101.75 is: 140.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.19 : 230.76 = 101.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.19/230.76 = 101.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.19x = 230.76 × 101.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.19x = 23,478.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,478.68/167.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.43

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