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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148, 204.26 and 85.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148, 204.26 and 85.85 is: 118.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148 : 204.26 = 85.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148/204.26 = 85.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148x = 204.26 × 85.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148x = 17,535.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,535.72/148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.48

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