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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.59, 215.28 and 62.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.59, 215.28 and 62.45 is: 93.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.59 : 215.28 = 62.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.59/215.28 = 62.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.59x = 215.28 × 62.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.59x = 13,444.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,444.77/143.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.63

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