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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.49, 204.96 and 96.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.49, 204.96 and 96.09 is: 132.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.49 : 204.96 = 96.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.49/204.96 = 96.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.49x = 204.96 × 96.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.49x = 19,695.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,695.12/148.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.63

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