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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.14, 221.94 and 96.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.14, 221.94 and 96.89 is: 145.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.14 : 221.94 = 96.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.14/221.94 = 96.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.14x = 221.94 × 96.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.14x = 21,502.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,502.66/148.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.15

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