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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.53, 205.01 and 93.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.53, 205.01 and 93.32 is: 128.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.53 : 205.01 = 93.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.53/205.01 = 93.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.53x = 205.01 × 93.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.53x = 19,131.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,131.53/148.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.81

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