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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.74, 215.67 and 62.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.74, 215.67 and 62.56 is: 93.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.74 : 215.67 = 62.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.74/215.67 = 62.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.74x = 215.67 × 62.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.74x = 13,492.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,492.32/143.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.87

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