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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.23, 214.40 and 91.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.23, 214.40 and 91.92 is: 137.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.23 : 214.40 = 91.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.23/214.40 = 91.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.23x = 214.40 × 91.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.23x = 19,707.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,707.22/143.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.59

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