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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.96, 205.53 and 86.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.96, 205.53 and 86.76 is: 119.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.96 : 205.53 = 86.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.96/205.53 = 86.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.96x = 205.53 × 86.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.96x = 17,831.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,831.78/148.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.71

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