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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148, 204.32 and 92.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148, 204.32 and 92.82 is: 128.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148 : 204.32 = 92.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148/204.32 = 92.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148x = 204.32 × 92.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148x = 18,964.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,964.98/148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.14

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