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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.36, 204.62 and 93.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.36, 204.62 and 93.04 is: 128.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.36 : 204.62 = 93.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.36/204.62 = 93.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.36x = 204.62 × 93.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.36x = 19,037.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,037.84/148.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.32

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