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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.49, 202.38 and 119.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.49, 202.38 and 119.10 is: 164.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.49 : 202.38 = 119.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.49/202.38 = 119.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.49x = 202.38 × 119.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.49x = 24,103.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,103.46/146.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.54

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