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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.16, 216.08 and 92.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.16, 216.08 and 92.84 is: 139.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.16 : 216.08 = 92.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.16/216.08 = 92.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.16x = 216.08 × 92.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.16x = 20,060.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,060.02/144.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.15

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