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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.09, 204.48 and 95.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.09, 204.48 and 95.73 is: 132.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.09 : 204.48 = 95.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.09/204.48 = 95.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.09x = 204.48 × 95.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.09x = 19,573.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,573.85/148.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.18

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