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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.33, 214.92 and 62.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.33, 214.92 and 62.15 is: 93.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.33 : 214.92 = 62.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.33/214.92 = 62.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.33x = 214.92 × 62.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.33x = 13,357.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,357.28/143.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.19

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