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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.32, 165.80 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.32, 165.80 and 98.44 is: 135.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.32 : 165.80 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.32/165.80 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.32x = 165.80 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.32x = 16,321.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,321.35/120.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.65

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