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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.27, 204.60 and 93.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.27, 204.60 and 93.03 is: 128.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.27 : 204.60 = 93.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.27/204.60 = 93.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.27x = 204.60 × 93.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.27x = 19,033.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,033.94/148.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.37

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