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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.60, 215.75 and 92.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.60, 215.75 and 92.35 is: 138.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.60 : 215.75 = 92.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.60/215.75 = 92.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.60x = 215.75 × 92.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.60x = 19,922.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,922.97/143.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.74

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