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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 118.88, 164 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 118.88, 164 and 98.08 is: 135.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    118.88 : 164 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    118.88/164 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    118.88x = 164 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    118.88x = 16,085.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,085.12/118.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.31

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