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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.48, 204.84 and 96.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.48, 204.84 and 96.01 is: 132.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.48 : 204.84 = 96.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.48/204.84 = 96.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.48x = 204.84 × 96.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.48x = 19,666.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,666.18/148.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.45

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