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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.28, 215.06 and 62.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.28, 215.06 and 62.15 is: 93.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.28 : 215.06 = 62.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.28/215.06 = 62.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.28x = 215.06 × 62.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.28x = 13,365.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,365.98/143.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.29

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