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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.44, 204.86 and 86.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.44, 204.86 and 86.28 is: 119.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.44 : 204.86 = 86.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.44/204.86 = 86.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.44x = 204.86 × 86.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.44x = 17,675.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,675.32/148.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.07

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