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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.35, 204.81 and 93.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.35, 204.81 and 93.16 is: 128.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.35 : 204.81 = 93.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.35/204.81 = 93.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.35x = 204.81 × 93.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.35x = 19,080.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,080.10/148.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.62

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