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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.02, 205.63 and 86.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.02, 205.63 and 86.86 is: 119.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.02 : 205.63 = 86.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.02/205.63 = 86.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.02x = 205.63 × 86.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.02x = 17,861.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,861.02/149.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.86

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