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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.83, 198.62 and 92.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.83, 198.62 and 92.17 is: 127.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.83 : 198.62 = 92.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.83/198.62 = 92.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.83x = 198.62 × 92.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.83x = 18,306.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,306.81/143.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.28

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