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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.14, 215.91 and 92.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.14, 215.91 and 92.52 is: 138.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.14 : 215.91 = 92.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.14/215.91 = 92.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.14x = 215.91 × 92.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.14x = 19,975.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,975.99/144.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.59

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