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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.19, 204.53 and 92.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.19, 204.53 and 92.89 is: 128.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.19 : 204.53 = 92.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.19/204.53 = 92.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.19x = 204.53 × 92.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.19x = 18,998.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,998.58/148.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.21

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