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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.39, 215.09 and 62.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.39, 215.09 and 62.22 is: 93.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.39 : 215.09 = 62.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.39/215.09 = 62.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.39x = 215.09 × 62.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.39x = 13,382.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,382.90/143.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.33

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