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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.62, 215.41 and 62.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.62, 215.41 and 62.40 is: 93.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.62 : 215.41 = 62.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.62/215.41 = 62.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.62x = 215.41 × 62.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.62x = 13,441.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,441.58/143.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.59

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