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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.39, 164.59 and 98.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.39, 164.59 and 98.66 is: 136.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.39 : 164.59 = 98.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.39/164.59 = 98.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.39x = 164.59 × 98.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.39x = 16,237.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,237.38/119.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.01

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