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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.36, 230.90 and 101.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.36, 230.90 and 101.85 is: 140.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.36 : 230.90 = 101.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.36/230.90 = 101.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.36x = 230.90 × 101.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.36x = 23,516.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,516.66/167.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.52

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