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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.92, 205.38 and 97.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.92, 205.38 and 97.26 is: 134.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.92 : 205.38 = 97.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.92/205.38 = 97.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.92x = 205.38 × 97.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.92x = 19,975.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,975.26/148.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.13

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