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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.23, 214.73 and 62.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.23, 214.73 and 62.01 is: 92.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.23 : 214.73 = 62.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.23/214.73 = 62.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.23x = 214.73 × 62.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.23x = 13,315.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,315.41/143.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.97

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