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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.62, 215.30 and 62.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.62, 215.30 and 62.48 is: 93.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.62 : 215.30 = 62.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.62/215.30 = 62.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.62x = 215.30 × 62.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.62x = 13,451.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,451.94/143.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.66

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