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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.23, 166.04 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.23, 166.04 and 98.16 is: 135.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.23 : 166.04 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.23/166.04 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.23x = 166.04 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.23x = 16,298.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,298.49/120.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.56

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