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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.89, 205.45 and 93.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.89, 205.45 and 93.61 is: 129.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.89 : 205.45 = 93.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.89/205.45 = 93.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.89x = 205.45 × 93.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.89x = 19,232.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,232.17/148.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.17

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