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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.69, 165.18 and 98.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.69, 165.18 and 98.93 is: 136.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.69 : 165.18 = 98.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.69/165.18 = 98.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.69x = 165.18 × 98.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.69x = 16,340.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,340.69/119.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.53

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