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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.44, 164.88 and 98.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.44, 164.88 and 98.80 is: 136.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.44 : 164.88 = 98.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.44/164.88 = 98.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.44x = 164.88 × 98.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.44x = 16,290.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,290.14/119.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.39

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