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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.95, 205.51 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.95, 205.51 and 96.54 is: 133.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.95 : 205.51 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.95/205.51 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.95x = 205.51 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.95x = 19,839.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,839.37/148.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.19

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