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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.61, 205.17 and 96.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.61, 205.17 and 96.17 is: 132.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.61 : 205.17 = 96.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.61/205.17 = 96.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.61x = 205.17 × 96.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.61x = 19,731.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,731.20/148.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.77

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