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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.34, 230.91 and 101.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.34, 230.91 and 101.85 is: 140.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.34 : 230.91 = 101.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.34/230.91 = 101.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.34x = 230.91 × 101.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.34x = 23,518.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,518.18/167.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.54

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