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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.39, 214.91 and 62.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.39, 214.91 and 62.13 is: 93.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.39 : 214.91 = 62.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.39/214.91 = 62.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.39x = 214.91 × 62.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.39x = 13,352.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,352.05/143.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.12

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