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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.98, 205.63 and 86.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.98, 205.63 and 86.81 is: 119.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.98 : 205.63 = 86.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.98/205.63 = 86.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.98x = 205.63 × 86.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.98x = 17,849.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,849.28/148.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.81

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