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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.56, 215.39 and 62.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.56, 215.39 and 62.41 is: 93.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.56 : 215.39 = 62.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.56/215.39 = 62.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.56x = 215.39 × 62.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.56x = 13,442.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,442.49/143.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.64

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