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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.76, 205.35 and 86.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.76, 205.35 and 86.65 is: 119.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.76 : 205.35 = 86.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.76/205.35 = 86.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.76x = 205.35 × 86.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.76x = 17,793.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,793.58/148.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.61

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