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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.16, 165.78 and 98.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.16, 165.78 and 98.32 is: 135.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.16 : 165.78 = 98.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.16/165.78 = 98.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.16x = 165.78 × 98.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.16x = 16,299.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,299.49/120.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.65

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