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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.16, 214.62 and 92.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.16, 214.62 and 92.10 is: 138.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.16 : 214.62 = 92.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.16/214.62 = 92.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.16x = 214.62 × 92.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.16x = 19,766.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,766.50/143.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.07

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