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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.10, 204.26 and 92.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.10, 204.26 and 92.73 is: 127.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.10 : 204.26 = 92.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.10/204.26 = 92.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.10x = 204.26 × 92.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.10x = 18,940.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,940.57/148.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.89

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