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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.74, 205.92 and 119.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.74, 205.92 and 119.86 is: 164.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.74 : 205.92 = 119.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.74/205.92 = 119.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.74x = 205.92 × 119.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.74x = 24,682.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,682.21/149.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.83

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