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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.16, 204.43 and 96.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.16, 204.43 and 96.38 is: 132.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.16 : 204.43 = 96.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.16/204.43 = 96.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.16x = 204.43 × 96.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.16x = 19,701.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,701.70/148.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.98

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