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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.15, 216.36 and 92.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.15, 216.36 and 92.64 is: 139.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.15 : 216.36 = 92.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.15/216.36 = 92.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.15x = 216.36 × 92.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.15x = 20,043.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,043.59/144.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.05

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