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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.35, 204.66 and 93.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.35, 204.66 and 93.05 is: 128.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.35 : 204.66 = 93.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.35/204.66 = 93.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.35x = 204.66 × 93.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.35x = 19,043.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,043.61/148.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.37

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