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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.21, 216.01 and 92.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.21, 216.01 and 92.74 is: 138.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.21 : 216.01 = 92.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.21/216.01 = 92.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.21x = 216.01 × 92.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.21x = 20,032.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,032.30/144.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.91

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