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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.21, 164.34 and 98.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.21, 164.34 and 98.45 is: 135.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.21 : 164.34 = 98.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.21/164.34 = 98.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.21x = 164.34 × 98.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.21x = 16,179.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,179.68/119.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.72

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