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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.35, 204.60 and 95.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.35, 204.60 and 95.86 is: 132.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.35 : 204.60 = 95.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.35/204.60 = 95.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.35x = 204.60 × 95.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.35x = 19,612.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,612.96/148.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.21

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