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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.04, 204.17 and 92.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.04, 204.17 and 92.79 is: 127.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.04 : 204.17 = 92.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.04/204.17 = 92.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.04x = 204.17 × 92.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.04x = 18,944.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,944.93/148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.97

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