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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.10, 204.36 and 92.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.10, 204.36 and 92.81 is: 128.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.10 : 204.36 = 92.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.10/204.36 = 92.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.10x = 204.36 × 92.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.10x = 18,966.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,966.81/148.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.07

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