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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.62, 215.14 and 92.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.62, 215.14 and 92.07 is: 137.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.62 : 215.14 = 92.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.62/215.14 = 92.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.62x = 215.14 × 92.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.62x = 19,808.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,808.89/143.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.93

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