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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.66, 205.20 and 93.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.66, 205.20 and 93.40 is: 128.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.66 : 205.20 = 93.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.66/205.20 = 93.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.66x = 205.20 × 93.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.66x = 19,165.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,165.68/148.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.92

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