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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.34, 204.71 and 86.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.34, 204.71 and 86.20 is: 118.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.34 : 204.71 = 86.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.34/204.71 = 86.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.34x = 204.71 × 86.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.34x = 17,645.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,645.06/148.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.95

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