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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.91, 205.31 and 93.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.91, 205.31 and 93.63 is: 129.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.91 : 205.31 = 93.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.91/205.31 = 93.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.91x = 205.31 × 93.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.91x = 19,222.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,222.71/148.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.09

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