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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.53, 204.97 and 86.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.53, 204.97 and 86.36 is: 119.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.53 : 204.97 = 86.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.53/204.97 = 86.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.53x = 204.97 × 86.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.53x = 17,701.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,701.21/148.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.18

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