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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.86, 205.49 and 119.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.86, 205.49 and 119.42 is: 164.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.86 : 205.49 = 119.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.86/205.49 = 119.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.86x = 205.49 × 119.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.86x = 24,537.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,537.99/148.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.84

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