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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.25, 204.65 and 96.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.25, 204.65 and 96.65 is: 133.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.25 : 204.65 = 96.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.25/204.65 = 96.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.25x = 204.65 × 96.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.25x = 19,779.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,779.42/148.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.42

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