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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.14, 214.45 and 65.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.14, 214.45 and 65.99 is: 98.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.14 : 214.45 = 65.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.14/214.45 = 65.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.14x = 214.45 × 65.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.14x = 14,151.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,151.32/143.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.86

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