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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.91, 180.00 and 98.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.91, 180.00 and 98.28 is: 147.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.91 : 180.00 = 98.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.91/180.00 = 98.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.91x = 180.00 × 98.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.91x = 17,689.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,689.68/119.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.53

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