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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.54, 204.98 and 86.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.54, 204.98 and 86.40 is: 119.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.54 : 204.98 = 86.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.54/204.98 = 86.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.54x = 204.98 × 86.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.54x = 17,710.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,710.27/148.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.23

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