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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148, 221.49 and 119.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148, 221.49 and 119.05 is: 178.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148 : 221.49 = 119.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148/221.49 = 119.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148x = 221.49 × 119.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148x = 26,368.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,368.38/148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.16

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