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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.08, 221.88 and 96.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.08, 221.88 and 96.84 is: 145.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.08 : 221.88 = 96.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.08/221.88 = 96.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.08x = 221.88 × 96.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.08x = 21,486.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,486.86/148.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.10

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