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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.68, 205.11 and 93.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.68, 205.11 and 93.39 is: 128.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.68 : 205.11 = 93.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.68/205.11 = 93.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.68x = 205.11 × 93.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.68x = 19,155.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,155.22/148.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.84

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