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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.76, 215.34 and 92.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.76, 215.34 and 92.26 is: 138.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.76 : 215.34 = 92.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.76/215.34 = 92.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.76x = 215.34 × 92.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.76x = 19,867.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,867.27/143.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.20

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