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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.70, 215.34 and 62.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.70, 215.34 and 62.49 is: 93.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.70 : 215.34 = 62.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.70/215.34 = 62.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.70x = 215.34 × 62.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.70x = 13,456.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,456.60/143.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.64

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