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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.54, 215.18 and 92.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.54, 215.18 and 92.20 is: 138.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.54 : 215.18 = 92.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.54/215.18 = 92.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.54x = 215.18 × 92.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.54x = 19,839.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,839.60/143.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.22

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