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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.31, 215.02 and 91.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.31, 215.02 and 91.93 is: 137.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.31 : 215.02 = 91.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.31/215.02 = 91.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.31x = 215.02 × 91.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.31x = 19,766.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,766.79/143.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.93

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