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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.56, 204.85 and 93.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.56, 204.85 and 93.27 is: 128.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.56 : 204.85 = 93.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.56/204.85 = 93.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.56x = 204.85 × 93.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.56x = 19,106.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,106.36/148.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.61

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