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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.04, 205.65 and 96.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.04, 205.65 and 96.59 is: 133.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.04 : 205.65 = 96.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.04/205.65 = 96.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.04x = 205.65 × 96.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.04x = 19,864.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,864.25/149.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.28

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