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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.43, 204.75 and 95.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.43, 204.75 and 95.96 is: 132.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.43 : 204.75 = 95.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.43/204.75 = 95.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.43x = 204.75 × 95.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.43x = 19,647.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,647.81/148.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.37

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