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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.98, 168.07 and 119.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.98, 168.07 and 119.85 is: 166.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.98 : 168.07 = 119.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.98/168.07 = 119.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.98x = 168.07 × 119.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.98x = 20,142.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,142.89/120.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.50

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