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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.43, 204.65 and 93.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.43, 204.65 and 93.15 is: 128.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.43 : 204.65 = 93.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.43/204.65 = 93.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.43x = 204.65 × 93.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.43x = 19,061.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,061.66/148.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.42

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