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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.32, 204.82 and 95.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.32, 204.82 and 95.96 is: 132.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.32 : 204.82 = 95.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.32/204.82 = 95.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.32x = 204.82 × 95.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.32x = 19,654.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,654.53/148.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.51

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