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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.02, 214.44 and 65.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.02, 214.44 and 65.97 is: 98.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.02 : 214.44 = 65.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.02/214.44 = 65.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.02x = 214.44 × 65.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.02x = 14,146.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,146.61/143.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.91

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