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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.92, 202.62 and 119.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.92, 202.62 and 119.24 is: 164.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.92 : 202.62 = 119.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.92/202.62 = 119.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.92x = 202.62 × 119.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.92x = 24,160.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,160.41/146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.45

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