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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.96, 205.61 and 93.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.96, 205.61 and 93.70 is: 129.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.96 : 205.61 = 93.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.96/205.61 = 93.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.96x = 205.61 × 93.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.96x = 19,264.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,264.63/148.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.33

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