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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.64, 166.64 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.64, 166.64 and 98.88 is: 136.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.64 : 166.64 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.64/166.64 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.64x = 166.64 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.64x = 16,477.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,477.36/120.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.58

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