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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.99, 205.59 and 86.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.99, 205.59 and 86.82 is: 119.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.99 : 205.59 = 86.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.99/205.59 = 86.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.99x = 205.59 × 86.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.99x = 17,848.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,848.60/148.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.80

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