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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.62, 166.60 and 98.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.62, 166.60 and 98.86 is: 136.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.62 : 166.60 = 98.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.62/166.60 = 98.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.62x = 166.60 × 98.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.62x = 16,470.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,470.08/120.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.55

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