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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.76, 198.36 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.76, 198.36 and 92.04 is: 127.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.76 : 198.36 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.76/198.36 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.76x = 198.36 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.76x = 18,257.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,257.05/143.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.00

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