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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.38, 165.99 and 98.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.38, 165.99 and 98.48 is: 135.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.38 : 165.99 = 98.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.38/165.99 = 98.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.38x = 165.99 × 98.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.38x = 16,346.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,346.70/120.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.79

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