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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.26, 165.80 and 98.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.26, 165.80 and 98.05 is: 135.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.26 : 165.80 = 98.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.26/165.80 = 98.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.26x = 165.80 × 98.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.26x = 16,256.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,256.05/120.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.17

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