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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.16, 164.16 and 98.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.16, 164.16 and 98.32 is: 135.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.16 : 164.16 = 98.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.16/164.16 = 98.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.16x = 164.16 × 98.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.16x = 16,140.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,140.21/119.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.45

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