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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.35, 215.36 and 92.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.35, 215.36 and 92.09 is: 138.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.35 : 215.36 = 92.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.35/215.36 = 92.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.35x = 215.36 × 92.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.35x = 19,831.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,831.43/143.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.35

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