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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.58, 204.91 and 92.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.58, 204.91 and 92.54 is: 127.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.58 : 204.91 = 92.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.58/204.91 = 92.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.58x = 204.91 × 92.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.58x = 18,962.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,962.37/148.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.62

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