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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.61, 202.50 and 119.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.61, 202.50 and 119.27 is: 164.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.61 : 202.50 = 119.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.61/202.50 = 119.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.61x = 202.50 × 119.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.61x = 24,152.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,152.68/146.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.74

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