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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.51, 215.19 and 62.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.51, 215.19 and 62.37 is: 93.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.51 : 215.19 = 62.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.51/215.19 = 62.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.51x = 215.19 × 62.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.51x = 13,421.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,421.40/143.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.53

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