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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.13, 202.62 and 119.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.13, 202.62 and 119.32 is: 164.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.13 : 202.62 = 119.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.13/202.62 = 119.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.13x = 202.62 × 119.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.13x = 24,176.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,176.62/147.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.32

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