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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.91, 215.67 and 62.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.91, 215.67 and 62.66 is: 93.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.91 : 215.67 = 62.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.91/215.67 = 62.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.91x = 215.67 × 62.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.91x = 13,512.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,512.80/143.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.90

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