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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.16, 204.54 and 119.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.16, 204.54 and 119.20 is: 164.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.16 : 204.54 = 119.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.16/204.54 = 119.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.16x = 204.54 × 119.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.16x = 24,381.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,381.17/148.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.56

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