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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.02, 221.78 and 96.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.02, 221.78 and 96.60 is: 144.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.02 : 221.78 = 96.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.02/221.78 = 96.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.02x = 221.78 × 96.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.02x = 21,423.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,423.95/148.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.74

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