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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.95, 205.53 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.95, 205.53 and 96.54 is: 133.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.95 : 205.53 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.95/205.53 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.95x = 205.53 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.95x = 19,841.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,841.87/148.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.21

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