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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.55, 205.02 and 93.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.55, 205.02 and 93.32 is: 128.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.55 : 205.02 = 93.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.55/205.02 = 93.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.55x = 205.02 × 93.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.55x = 19,132.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,132.47/148.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.79

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