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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.47, 215.02 and 62.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.47, 215.02 and 62.21 is: 93.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.47 : 215.02 = 62.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.47/215.02 = 62.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.47x = 215.02 × 62.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.47x = 13,376.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,376.39/143.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.23

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