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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.85, 179.90 and 98.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.85, 179.90 and 98.43 is: 147.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.85 : 179.90 = 98.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.85/179.90 = 98.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.85x = 179.90 × 98.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.85x = 17,707.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,707.56/119.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.75

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