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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.15, 201.51 and 119.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.15, 201.51 and 119.84 is: 165.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.15 : 201.51 = 119.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.15/201.51 = 119.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.15x = 201.51 × 119.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.15x = 24,147.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,147.95/146.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.23

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