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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.68, 215.34 and 92.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.68, 215.34 and 92.38 is: 138.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.68 : 215.34 = 92.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.68/215.34 = 92.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.68x = 215.34 × 92.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.68x = 19,893.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,893.11/143.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.45

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