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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.20, 204.39 and 96.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.20, 204.39 and 96.42 is: 132.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.20 : 204.39 = 96.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.20/204.39 = 96.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.20x = 204.39 × 96.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.20x = 19,707.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,707.28/148.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.98

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