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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.20, 204.56 and 95.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.20, 204.56 and 95.82 is: 132.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.20 : 204.56 = 95.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.20/204.56 = 95.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.20x = 204.56 × 95.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.20x = 19,600.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,600.46/148.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.26

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