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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.14, 166.02 and 98.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.14, 166.02 and 98.30 is: 135.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.14 : 166.02 = 98.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.14/166.02 = 98.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.14x = 166.02 × 98.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.14x = 16,319.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,319.77/120.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.84

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