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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.27, 221.42 and 119.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.27, 221.42 and 119.43 is: 178.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.27 : 221.42 = 119.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.27/221.42 = 119.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.27x = 221.42 × 119.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.27x = 26,444.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,444.19/148.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.35

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