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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.02, 215.75 and 62.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.02, 215.75 and 62.75 is: 94.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.02 : 215.75 = 62.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.02/215.75 = 62.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.02x = 215.75 × 62.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.02x = 13,536.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,536.92/144.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.00

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