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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.72, 165.03 and 98.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.72, 165.03 and 98.96 is: 136.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.72 : 165.03 = 98.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.72/165.03 = 98.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.72x = 165.03 × 98.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.72x = 16,331.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,331.78/119.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.41

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