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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.38, 214.95 and 62.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.38, 214.95 and 62.18 is: 93.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.38 : 214.95 = 62.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.38/214.95 = 62.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.38x = 214.95 × 62.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.38x = 13,365.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,365.56/143.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.22

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