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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.46, 204.92 and 93.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.46, 204.92 and 93.17 is: 128.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.46 : 204.92 = 93.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.46/204.92 = 93.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.46x = 204.92 × 93.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.46x = 19,091.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,091.93/148.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.60

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