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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.26, 214.79 and 62.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.26, 214.79 and 62.10 is: 93.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.26 : 214.79 = 62.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.26/214.79 = 62.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.26x = 214.79 × 62.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.26x = 13,338.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,338.15/143.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.11

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