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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.32, 205.81 and 119.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.32, 205.81 and 119.71 is: 165.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.32 : 205.81 = 119.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.32/205.81 = 119.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.32x = 205.81 × 119.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.32x = 24,637.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,637.52/149.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.00

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