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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.31, 204.69 and 93.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.31, 204.69 and 93.04 is: 128.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.31 : 204.69 = 93.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.31/204.69 = 93.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.31x = 204.69 × 93.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.31x = 19,044.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,044.36/148.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.41

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