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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.21, 165.69 and 98.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.21, 165.69 and 98.34 is: 135.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.21 : 165.69 = 98.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.21/165.69 = 98.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.21x = 165.69 × 98.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.21x = 16,293.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,293.95/120.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.55

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