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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.08, 204.20 and 96.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.08, 204.20 and 96.24 is: 132.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.08 : 204.20 = 96.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.08/204.20 = 96.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.08x = 204.20 × 96.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.08x = 19,652.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,652.21/148.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.71

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