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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.12, 164.26 and 98.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.12, 164.26 and 98.04 is: 135.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.12 : 164.26 = 98.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.12/164.26 = 98.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.12x = 164.26 × 98.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.12x = 16,104.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,104.05/119.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.19

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