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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.52, 215.16 and 62.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.52, 215.16 and 62.30 is: 93.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.52 : 215.16 = 62.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.52/215.16 = 62.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.52x = 215.16 × 62.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.52x = 13,404.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,404.47/143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.40

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