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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.16, 214.62 and 61.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.16, 214.62 and 61.94 is: 92.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.16 : 214.62 = 61.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.16/214.62 = 61.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.16x = 214.62 × 61.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.16x = 13,293.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,293.56/143.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.86

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