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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.35, 204.63 and 95.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.35, 204.63 and 95.85 is: 132.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.35 : 204.63 = 95.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.35/204.63 = 95.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.35x = 204.63 × 95.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.35x = 19,613.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,613.79/148.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.21

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