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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.23, 205.63 and 96.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.23, 205.63 and 96.72 is: 133.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.23 : 205.63 = 96.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.23/205.63 = 96.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.23x = 205.63 × 96.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.23x = 19,888.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,888.53/149.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.27

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