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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.29, 204.68 and 95.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.29, 204.68 and 95.83 is: 132.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.29 : 204.68 = 95.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.29/204.68 = 95.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.29x = 204.68 × 95.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.29x = 19,614.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,614.48/148.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.27

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