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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.63, 205.09 and 85.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.63, 205.09 and 85.62 is: 118.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.63 : 205.09 = 85.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.63/205.09 = 85.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.63x = 205.09 × 85.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.63x = 17,559.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,559.56/148.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.14

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