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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.68, 205.08 and 96.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.68, 205.08 and 96.92 is: 133.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.68 : 205.08 = 96.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.68/205.08 = 96.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.68x = 205.08 × 96.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.68x = 19,876.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,876.35/148.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.69

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