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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.18, 165.65 and 98.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.18, 165.65 and 98.31 is: 135.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.18 : 165.65 = 98.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.18/165.65 = 98.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.18x = 165.65 × 98.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.18x = 16,284.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,284.22/120.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.50

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