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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.41, 204.84 and 95.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.41, 204.84 and 95.94 is: 132.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.41 : 204.84 = 95.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.41/204.84 = 95.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.41x = 204.84 × 95.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.41x = 19,652.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,652.35/148.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.42

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