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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.16, 165.54 and 98.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.16, 165.54 and 98.20 is: 135.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.16 : 165.54 = 98.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.16/165.54 = 98.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.16x = 165.54 × 98.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.16x = 16,256.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,256.03/120.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.29

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