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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.68, 205.23 and 96.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.68, 205.23 and 96.21 is: 132.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.68 : 205.23 = 96.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.68/205.23 = 96.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.68x = 205.23 × 96.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.68x = 19,745.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,745.18/148.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.80

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