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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.58, 204.87 and 93.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.58, 204.87 and 93.25 is: 128.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.58 : 204.87 = 93.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.58/204.87 = 93.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.58x = 204.87 × 93.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.58x = 19,103.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,103.62/148.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.58

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