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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.15, 204.42 and 85.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.15, 204.42 and 85.96 is: 118.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.15 : 204.42 = 85.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.15/204.42 = 85.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.15x = 204.42 × 85.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.15x = 17,571.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,571.94/148.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.61

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