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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.62, 205.04 and 86.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.62, 205.04 and 86.43 is: 119.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.62 : 205.04 = 86.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.62/205.04 = 86.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.62x = 205.04 × 86.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.62x = 17,720.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,720.62/148.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.24

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