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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.37, 215.11 and 92.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.37, 215.11 and 92.11 is: 138.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.37 : 215.11 = 92.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.37/215.11 = 92.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.37x = 215.11 × 92.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.37x = 19,813.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,813.85/143.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.20

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