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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.73, 205.25 and 93.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.73, 205.25 and 93.47 is: 128.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.73 : 205.25 = 93.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.73/205.25 = 93.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.73x = 205.25 × 93.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.73x = 19,184.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,184.72/148.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.99

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