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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.71, 205.14 and 86.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.71, 205.14 and 86.52 is: 119.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.71 : 205.14 = 86.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.71/205.14 = 86.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.71x = 205.14 × 86.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.71x = 17,748.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,748.71/148.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.35

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