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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.64, 166.52 and 98.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.64, 166.52 and 98.76 is: 136.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.64 : 166.52 = 98.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.64/166.52 = 98.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.64x = 166.52 × 98.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.64x = 16,445.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,445.52/120.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.32

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