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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.62, 215.06 and 92.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.62, 215.06 and 92.10 is: 137.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.62 : 215.06 = 92.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.62/215.06 = 92.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.62x = 215.06 × 92.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.62x = 19,807.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,807.03/143.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.91

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