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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.23, 204.39 and 92.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.23, 204.39 and 92.88 is: 128.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.23 : 204.39 = 92.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.23/204.39 = 92.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.23x = 204.39 × 92.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.23x = 18,983.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,983.74/148.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.07

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