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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.70, 215.33 and 62.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.70, 215.33 and 62.52 is: 93.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.70 : 215.33 = 62.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.70/215.33 = 62.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.70x = 215.33 × 62.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.70x = 13,462.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,462.12/143.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.68

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