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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.64, 205.20 and 119.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.64, 205.20 and 119.03 is: 164.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.64 : 205.20 = 119.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.64/205.20 = 119.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.64x = 205.20 × 119.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.64x = 24,425.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,425.47/148.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.32

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