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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.02, 204.21 and 92.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.02, 204.21 and 92.73 is: 127.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.02 : 204.21 = 92.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.02/204.21 = 92.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.02x = 204.21 × 92.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.02x = 18,936.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,936.39/148.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.93

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