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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.91, 205.48 and 86.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.91, 205.48 and 86.75 is: 119.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.91 : 205.48 = 86.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.91/205.48 = 86.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.91x = 205.48 × 86.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.91x = 17,825.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,825.39/148.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.71

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