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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.74, 205.18 and 93.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.74, 205.18 and 93.46 is: 128.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.74 : 205.18 = 93.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.74/205.18 = 93.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.74x = 205.18 × 93.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.74x = 19,176.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,176.12/148.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.92

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