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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.15, 205.78 and 96.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.15, 205.78 and 96.76 is: 133.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.15 : 205.78 = 96.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.15/205.78 = 96.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.15x = 205.78 × 96.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.15x = 19,910.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,910.79/149.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.50

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