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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.83, 205.33 and 93.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.83, 205.33 and 93.55 is: 129.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.83 : 205.33 = 93.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.83/205.33 = 93.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.83x = 205.33 × 93.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.83x = 19,207.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,207.13/148.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.05

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