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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.10, 216.24 and 92.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.10, 216.24 and 92.71 is: 139.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.10 : 216.24 = 92.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.10/216.24 = 92.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.10x = 216.24 × 92.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.10x = 20,047.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,047.61/144.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.12

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