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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.59, 205.13 and 93.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.59, 205.13 and 93.36 is: 128.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.59 : 205.13 = 93.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.59/205.13 = 93.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.59x = 205.13 × 93.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.59x = 19,150.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,150.94/148.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.88

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