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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.03, 214.15 and 99.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.03, 214.15 and 99.41 is: 148.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.03 : 214.15 = 99.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.03/214.15 = 99.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.03x = 214.15 × 99.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.03x = 21,288.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,288.65/143.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.84

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