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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.16, 204.44 and 92.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.16, 204.44 and 92.88 is: 128.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.16 : 204.44 = 92.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.16/204.44 = 92.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.16x = 204.44 × 92.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.16x = 18,988.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,988.39/148.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.16

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