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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.75, 215.52 and 62.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.75, 215.52 and 62.55 is: 93.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.75 : 215.52 = 62.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.75/215.52 = 62.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.75x = 215.52 × 62.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.75x = 13,479.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,479.70/143.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.77

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