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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.15, 214.80 and 62.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.15, 214.80 and 62.06 is: 93.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.15 : 214.80 = 62.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.15/214.80 = 62.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.15x = 214.80 × 62.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.15x = 13,330.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,330.49/143.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.12

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