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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.12, 204.50 and 92.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.12, 204.50 and 92.90 is: 128.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.12 : 204.50 = 92.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.12/204.50 = 92.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.12x = 204.50 × 92.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.12x = 18,998.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,998.79/148.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.27

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