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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.55, 204.98 and 93.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.55, 204.98 and 93.29 is: 128.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.55 : 204.98 = 93.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.55/204.98 = 93.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.55x = 204.98 × 93.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.55x = 19,121.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,121.09/148.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.72

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