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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.83, 216.10 and 92.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.83, 216.10 and 92.49 is: 138.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.83 : 216.10 = 92.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.83/216.10 = 92.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.83x = 216.10 × 92.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.83x = 19,987.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,987.09/143.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.96

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