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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.69, 214.97 and 92.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.69, 214.97 and 92.30 is: 138.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.69 : 214.97 = 92.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.69/214.97 = 92.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.69x = 214.97 × 92.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.69x = 19,840.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,840.19/143.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.08

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