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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.18, 204.40 and 92.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.18, 204.40 and 92.96 is: 128.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.18 : 204.40 = 92.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.18/204.40 = 92.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.18x = 204.40 × 92.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.18x = 19,001.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,001.02/148.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.23

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