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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.58, 215.73 and 92.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.58, 215.73 and 92.24 is: 138.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.58 : 215.73 = 92.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.58/215.73 = 92.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.58x = 215.73 × 92.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.58x = 19,898.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,898.94/143.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.59

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