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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.09, 214.39 and 65.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.09, 214.39 and 65.94 is: 98.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.09 : 214.39 = 65.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.09/214.39 = 65.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.09x = 214.39 × 65.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.09x = 14,136.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,136.88/143.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.80

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