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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.34, 230.90 and 101.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.34, 230.90 and 101.82 is: 140.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.34 : 230.90 = 101.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.34/230.90 = 101.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.34x = 230.90 × 101.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.34x = 23,510.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,510.24/167.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.49

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