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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.42, 204.74 and 96.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.42, 204.74 and 96.68 is: 133.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.42 : 204.74 = 96.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.42/204.74 = 96.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.42x = 204.74 × 96.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.42x = 19,794.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,794.26/148.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.37

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