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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.13, 205.80 and 86.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.13, 205.80 and 86.12 is: 118.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.13 : 205.80 = 86.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.13/205.80 = 86.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.13x = 205.80 × 86.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.13x = 17,723.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,723.50/149.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.85

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