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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.64, 165.16 and 98.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.64, 165.16 and 98.96 is: 136.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.64 : 165.16 = 98.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.64/165.16 = 98.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.64x = 165.16 × 98.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.64x = 16,344.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,344.23/119.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.61

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