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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.77, 205.38 and 93.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.77, 205.38 and 93.54 is: 129.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.77 : 205.38 = 93.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.77/205.38 = 93.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.77x = 205.38 × 93.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.77x = 19,211.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,211.25/148.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.13

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