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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.10, 215.91 and 92.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.10, 215.91 and 92.61 is: 138.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.10 : 215.91 = 92.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.10/215.91 = 92.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.10x = 215.91 × 92.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.10x = 19,995.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,995.43/144.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.76

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