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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.46, 204.88 and 93.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.46, 204.88 and 93.20 is: 128.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.46 : 204.88 = 93.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.46/204.88 = 93.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.46x = 204.88 × 93.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.46x = 19,094.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,094.82/148.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.62

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