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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.04, 214.16 and 99.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.04, 214.16 and 99.60 is: 149.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.04 : 214.16 = 99.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.04/214.16 = 99.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.04x = 214.16 × 99.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.04x = 21,330.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,330.34/143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.12

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