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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.87, 205.46 and 93.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.87, 205.46 and 93.61 is: 129.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.87 : 205.46 = 93.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.87/205.46 = 93.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.87x = 205.46 × 93.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.87x = 19,233.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,233.11/148.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.19

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