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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.51, 164.97 and 98.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.51, 164.97 and 98.85 is: 136.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.51 : 164.97 = 98.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.51/164.97 = 98.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.51x = 164.97 × 98.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.51x = 16,307.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,307.28/119.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.46

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