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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.14, 204.48 and 119.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.14, 204.48 and 119.25 is: 164.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.14 : 204.48 = 119.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.14/204.48 = 119.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.14x = 204.48 × 119.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.14x = 24,384.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,384.24/148.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.60

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