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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.11, 204.35 and 85.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.11, 204.35 and 85.92 is: 118.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.11 : 204.35 = 85.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.11/204.35 = 85.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.11x = 204.35 × 85.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.11x = 17,556.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,556.56/148.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.54

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