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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.38, 164.69 and 98.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.38, 164.69 and 98.58 is: 136.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.38 : 164.69 = 98.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.38/164.69 = 98.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.38x = 164.69 × 98.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.38x = 16,235.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,235.14/119.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.00

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