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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.95, 205.53 and 86.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.95, 205.53 and 86.80 is: 119.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.95 : 205.53 = 86.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.95/205.53 = 86.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.95x = 205.53 × 86.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.95x = 17,840.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,840.00/148.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.77

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