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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.44, 204.78 and 93.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.44, 204.78 and 93.15 is: 128.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.44 : 204.78 = 93.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.44/204.78 = 93.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.44x = 204.78 × 93.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.44x = 19,075.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,075.26/148.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.50

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