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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.96, 205.57 and 86.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.96, 205.57 and 86.79 is: 119.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.96 : 205.57 = 86.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.96/205.57 = 86.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.96x = 205.57 × 86.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.96x = 17,841.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,841.42/148.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.77

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