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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.76, 205.34 and 93.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.76, 205.34 and 93.55 is: 129.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.76 : 205.34 = 93.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.76/205.34 = 93.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.76x = 205.34 × 93.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.76x = 19,208.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,208.06/148.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.12

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