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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.73, 205.24 and 93.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.73, 205.24 and 93.46 is: 128.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.73 : 205.24 = 93.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.73/205.24 = 93.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.73x = 205.24 × 93.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.73x = 19,181.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,181.73/148.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.97

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