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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.31, 204.68 and 86.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.31, 204.68 and 86.16 is: 118.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.31 : 204.68 = 86.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.31/204.68 = 86.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.31x = 204.68 × 86.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.31x = 17,634.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,634.80/148.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.91

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