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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.67, 205.30 and 93.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.67, 205.30 and 93.51 is: 129.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.67 : 205.30 = 93.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.67/205.30 = 93.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.67x = 205.30 × 93.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.67x = 19,196.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,196.46/148.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.12

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