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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.60, 205.10 and 93.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.60, 205.10 and 93.30 is: 128.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.60 : 205.10 = 93.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.60/205.10 = 93.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.60x = 205.10 × 93.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.60x = 19,135.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,135.83/148.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.77

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