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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.64, 205.11 and 86.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.64, 205.11 and 86.45 is: 119.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.64 : 205.11 = 86.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.64/205.11 = 86.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.64x = 205.11 × 86.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.64x = 17,730.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,730.73/148.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.29

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