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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.26, 215.09 and 92.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.26, 215.09 and 92.12 is: 138.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.26 : 215.09 = 92.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.26/215.09 = 92.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.26x = 215.09 × 92.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.26x = 19,814.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,814.09/143.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.31

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