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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.71, 205.34 and 93.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.71, 205.34 and 93.55 is: 129.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.71 : 205.34 = 93.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.71/205.34 = 93.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.71x = 205.34 × 93.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.71x = 19,209.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,209.28/148.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.17

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