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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.01, 214.52 and 61.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.01, 214.52 and 61.83 is: 92.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.01 : 214.52 = 61.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.01/214.52 = 61.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.01x = 214.52 × 61.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.01x = 13,263.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,263.46/143.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.75

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