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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.17, 204.65 and 92.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.17, 204.65 and 92.96 is: 128.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.17 : 204.65 = 92.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.17/204.65 = 92.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.17x = 204.65 × 92.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.17x = 19,024.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,024.26/148.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.39

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