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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.28, 230.96 and 101.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.28, 230.96 and 101.84 is: 140.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.28 : 230.96 = 101.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.28/230.96 = 101.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.28x = 230.96 × 101.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.28x = 23,520.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,520.97/167.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.61

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