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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.63, 205.09 and 86.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.63, 205.09 and 86.47 is: 119.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.63 : 205.09 = 86.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.63/205.09 = 86.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.63x = 205.09 × 86.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.63x = 17,734.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,734.13/148.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.32

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