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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148, 204.21 and 85.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148, 204.21 and 85.84 is: 118.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148 : 204.21 = 85.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148/204.21 = 85.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148x = 204.21 × 85.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148x = 17,529.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,529.39/148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.44

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