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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.48, 215.27 and 62.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.48, 215.27 and 62.33 is: 93.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.48 : 215.27 = 62.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.48/215.27 = 62.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.48x = 215.27 × 62.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.48x = 13,416.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,416.62/143.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.51

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