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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.26, 204.58 and 86.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.26, 204.58 and 86.11 is: 118.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.26 : 204.58 = 86.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.26/204.58 = 86.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.26x = 204.58 × 86.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.26x = 17,616.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,616.38/148.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.82

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