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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.52, 204.86 and 93.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.52, 204.86 and 93.17 is: 128.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.52 : 204.86 = 93.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.52/204.86 = 93.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.52x = 204.86 × 93.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.52x = 19,087.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,087.55/148.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.52

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