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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.17, 204.57 and 92.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.17, 204.57 and 92.99 is: 128.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.17 : 204.57 = 92.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.17/204.57 = 92.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.17x = 204.57 × 92.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.17x = 19,023.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,023.48/148.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.39

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