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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.52, 215.13 and 62.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.52, 215.13 and 62.43 is: 93.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.52 : 215.13 = 62.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.52/215.13 = 62.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.52x = 215.13 × 62.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.52x = 13,430.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,430.57/143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.58

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