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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 119.98, 165.39 and 96.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 119.98, 165.39 and 96.76 is: 133.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    119.98 : 165.39 = 96.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    119.98/165.39 = 96.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    119.98x = 165.39 × 96.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    119.98x = 16,003.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,003.14/119.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.38

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