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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.99, 216.05 and 61.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.99, 216.05 and 61.75 is: 92.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.99 : 216.05 = 61.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.99/216.05 = 61.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.99x = 216.05 × 61.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.99x = 13,340.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,340.18/143.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.64

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