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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.51, 166.13 and 98.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.51, 166.13 and 98.34 is: 135.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.51 : 166.13 = 98.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.51/166.13 = 98.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.51x = 166.13 × 98.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.51x = 16,336.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,336.11/120.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.56

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