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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.34, 216.69 and 92.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.34, 216.69 and 92.80 is: 139.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.34 : 216.69 = 92.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.34/216.69 = 92.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.34x = 216.69 × 92.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.34x = 20,108.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,108.83/144.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.32

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