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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.35, 214.87 and 62.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.35, 214.87 and 62.20 is: 93.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.35 : 214.87 = 62.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.35/214.87 = 62.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.35x = 214.87 × 62.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.35x = 13,364.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,364.91/143.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.23

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