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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.43, 214.83 and 91.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.43, 214.83 and 91.92 is: 137.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.43 : 214.83 = 91.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.43/214.83 = 91.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.43x = 214.83 × 91.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.43x = 19,747.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,747.17/143.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.68

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