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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.08, 222.48 and 96.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.08, 222.48 and 96.96 is: 145.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.08 : 222.48 = 96.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.08/222.48 = 96.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.08x = 222.48 × 96.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.08x = 21,571.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,571.66/148.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.68

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