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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.11, 204.41 and 85.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.11, 204.41 and 85.94 is: 118.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.11 : 204.41 = 85.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.11/204.41 = 85.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.11x = 204.41 × 85.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.11x = 17,565.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,565.54/148.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.60

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