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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.24, 204.59 and 86.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.24, 204.59 and 86.09 is: 118.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.24 : 204.59 = 86.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.24/204.59 = 86.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.24x = 204.59 × 86.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.24x = 17,612.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,612.64/148.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.81

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