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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.84, 205.40 and 86.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.84, 205.40 and 86.68 is: 119.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.84 : 205.40 = 86.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.84/205.40 = 86.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.84x = 205.40 × 86.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.84x = 17,804.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,804.07/148.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.62

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