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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.32, 214.98 and 62.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.32, 214.98 and 62.23 is: 93.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.32 : 214.98 = 62.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.32/214.98 = 62.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.32x = 214.98 × 62.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.32x = 13,377.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,377.13/143.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.34

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