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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.66, 215.58 and 62.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.66, 215.58 and 62.56 is: 93.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.66 : 215.58 = 62.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.66/215.58 = 62.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.66x = 215.58 × 62.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.66x = 13,486.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,486.68/143.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.88

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