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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.22, 216.17 and 92.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.22, 216.17 and 92.88 is: 139.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.22 : 216.17 = 92.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.22/216.17 = 92.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.22x = 216.17 × 92.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.22x = 20,077.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,077.87/144.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.22

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