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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.20, 204.53 and 92.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.20, 204.53 and 92.94 is: 128.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.20 : 204.53 = 92.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.20/204.53 = 92.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.20x = 204.53 × 92.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.20x = 19,009.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,009.02/148.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.27

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