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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.53, 204.91 and 96.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.53, 204.91 and 96.06 is: 132.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.53 : 204.91 = 96.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.53/204.91 = 96.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.53x = 204.91 × 96.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.53x = 19,683.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,683.65/148.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.52

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