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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.65, 230.94 and 140.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.65, 230.94 and 140.01 is: 192.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.65 : 230.94 = 140.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.65/230.94 = 140.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.65x = 230.94 × 140.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.65x = 32,333.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,333.91/167.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.87

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