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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.85, 215.79 and 92.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.85, 215.79 and 92.46 is: 138.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.85 : 215.79 = 92.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.85/215.79 = 92.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.85x = 215.79 × 92.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.85x = 19,951.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,951.94/143.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.70

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