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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.01, 214.55 and 66.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.01, 214.55 and 66.03 is: 99.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.01 : 214.55 = 66.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.01/214.55 = 66.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.01x = 214.55 × 66.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.01x = 14,166.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,166.41/143.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.06

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