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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.40, 204.80 and 95.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.40, 204.80 and 95.22 is: 131.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.40 : 204.80 = 95.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.40/204.80 = 95.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.40x = 204.80 × 95.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.40x = 19,501.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,501.06/148.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.41

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