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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.20, 221.99 and 119.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.20, 221.99 and 119.15 is: 178.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.20 : 221.99 = 119.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.20/221.99 = 119.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.20x = 221.99 × 119.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.20x = 26,451.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,451.15/148.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.48

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