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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.99, 205.60 and 86.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.99, 205.60 and 86.86 is: 119.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.99 : 205.60 = 86.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.99/205.60 = 86.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.99x = 205.60 × 86.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.99x = 17,857.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,857.39/148.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.86

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