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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.74, 215.72 and 62.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.74, 215.72 and 62.64 is: 94.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.74 : 215.72 = 62.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.74/215.72 = 62.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.74x = 215.72 × 62.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.74x = 13,512.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,512.70/143.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.01

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