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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.74, 205.27 and 86.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.74, 205.27 and 86.58 is: 119.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.74 : 205.27 = 86.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.74/205.27 = 86.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.74x = 205.27 × 86.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.74x = 17,772.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,772.28/148.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.49

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