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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.48, 205 and 96.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.48, 205 and 96.05 is: 132.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.48 : 205 = 96.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.48/205 = 96.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.48x = 205 × 96.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.48x = 19,690.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,690.25/148.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.61

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