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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.44, 165.59 and 98.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.44, 165.59 and 98.03 is: 134.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.44 : 165.59 = 98.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.44/165.59 = 98.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.44x = 165.59 × 98.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.44x = 16,231.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,231.47/120.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.77

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