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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.42, 214.95 and 62.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.42, 214.95 and 62.33 is: 93.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.42 : 214.95 = 62.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.42/214.95 = 62.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.42x = 214.95 × 62.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.42x = 13,397.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,397.83/143.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.42

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