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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.03, 214.29 and 65.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.03, 214.29 and 65.88 is: 98.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.03 : 214.29 = 65.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.03/214.29 = 65.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.03x = 214.29 × 65.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.03x = 14,117.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,117.43/143.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.70

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