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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.57, 205.03 and 96.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.57, 205.03 and 96.14 is: 132.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.57 : 205.03 = 96.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.57/205.03 = 96.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.57x = 205.03 × 96.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.57x = 19,711.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,711.06/148.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.67

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