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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.58, 205.02 and 86.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.58, 205.02 and 86.45 is: 119.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.58 : 205.02 = 86.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.58/205.02 = 86.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.58x = 205.02 × 86.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.58x = 17,722.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,722.95/148.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.29

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