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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.01, 164.07 and 98.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.01, 164.07 and 98.28 is: 135.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.01 : 164.07 = 98.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.01/164.07 = 98.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.01x = 164.07 × 98.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.01x = 16,124.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,124.80/119.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.49

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