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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.21, 204.49 and 86.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.21, 204.49 and 86.04 is: 118.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.21 : 204.49 = 86.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.21/204.49 = 86.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.21x = 204.49 × 86.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.21x = 17,594.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,594.32/148.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.71

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