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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.59, 205.06 and 86.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.59, 205.06 and 86.46 is: 119.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.59 : 205.06 = 86.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.59/205.06 = 86.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.59x = 205.06 × 86.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.59x = 17,729.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,729.49/148.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.32

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