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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.20, 214.77 and 62.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.20, 214.77 and 62.02 is: 93.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.20 : 214.77 = 62.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.20/214.77 = 62.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.20x = 214.77 × 62.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.20x = 13,318.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,318.96/143.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.01

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