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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.26, 205.87 and 96.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.26, 205.87 and 96.82 is: 133.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.26 : 205.87 = 96.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.26/205.87 = 96.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.26x = 205.87 × 96.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.26x = 19,932.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,932.33/149.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.54

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