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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.96, 215.82 and 62.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.96, 215.82 and 62.73 is: 94.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.96 : 215.82 = 62.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.96/215.82 = 62.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.96x = 215.82 × 62.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.96x = 13,538.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,538.39/143.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.05

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