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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.36, 231.03 and 101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.36, 231.03 and 101 is: 139.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.36 : 231.03 = 101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.36/231.03 = 101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.36x = 231.03 × 101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.36x = 23,334.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,334.03/167.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.42

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