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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.41, 215.10 and 62.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.41, 215.10 and 62.20 is: 93.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.41 : 215.10 = 62.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.41/215.10 = 62.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.41x = 215.10 × 62.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.41x = 13,379.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,379.22/143.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.29

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