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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.31, 214.84 and 62.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.31, 214.84 and 62.22 is: 93.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.31 : 214.84 = 62.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.31/214.84 = 62.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.31x = 214.84 × 62.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.31x = 13,367.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,367.34/143.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.28

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