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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.60, 205.03 and 96.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.60, 205.03 and 96.12 is: 132.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.60 : 205.03 = 96.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.60/205.03 = 96.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.60x = 205.03 × 96.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.60x = 19,707.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,707.48/148.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.62

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