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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.78, 165.31 and 98.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.78, 165.31 and 98.99 is: 136.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.78 : 165.31 = 98.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.78/165.31 = 98.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.78x = 165.31 × 98.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.78x = 16,363.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,363.58/119.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.62

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