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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.29, 214.76 and 62.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.29, 214.76 and 62.04 is: 92.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.29 : 214.76 = 62.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.29/214.76 = 62.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.29x = 214.76 × 62.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.29x = 13,323.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,323.11/143.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.98

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