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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.12, 215.30 and 92.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.12, 215.30 and 92.35 is: 137.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.12 : 215.30 = 92.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.12/215.30 = 92.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.12x = 215.30 × 92.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.12x = 19,882.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,882.96/144.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.96

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