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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.02, 214.35 and 61.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.02, 214.35 and 61.78 is: 92.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.02 : 214.35 = 61.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.02/214.35 = 61.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.02x = 214.35 × 61.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.02x = 13,242.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,242.54/143.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.59

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