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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.36, 214.97 and 62.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.36, 214.97 and 62.16 is: 93.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.36 : 214.97 = 62.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.36/214.97 = 62.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.36x = 214.97 × 62.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.36x = 13,362.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,362.22/143.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.21

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