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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.16, 204.48 and 96.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.16, 204.48 and 96.64 is: 133.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.16 : 204.48 = 96.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.16/204.48 = 96.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.16x = 204.48 × 96.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.16x = 19,760.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,760.95/148.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.38

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