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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.13, 222.15 and 119.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.13, 222.15 and 119.13 is: 178.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.13 : 222.15 = 119.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.13/222.15 = 119.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.13x = 222.15 × 119.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.13x = 26,463.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,463.02/148.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.65

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