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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.83, 205.41 and 93.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.83, 205.41 and 93.60 is: 129.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.83 : 205.41 = 93.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.83/205.41 = 93.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.83x = 205.41 × 93.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.83x = 19,226.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,226.38/148.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.18

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