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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.68, 215.54 and 62.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.68, 215.54 and 62.54 is: 93.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.68 : 215.54 = 62.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.68/215.54 = 62.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.68x = 215.54 × 62.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.68x = 13,479.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,479.87/143.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.82

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