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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.41, 203.26 and 119.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.41, 203.26 and 119.69 is: 165.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.41 : 203.26 = 119.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.41/203.26 = 119.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.41x = 203.26 × 119.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.41x = 24,328.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,328.40/147.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.04

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