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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.02, 204.25 and 85.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.02, 204.25 and 85.86 is: 118.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.02 : 204.25 = 85.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.02/204.25 = 85.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.02x = 204.25 × 85.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.02x = 17,535.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,535.67/148.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.47

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