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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.15, 214.79 and 66.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.15, 214.79 and 66.07 is: 99.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.15 : 214.79 = 66.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.15/214.79 = 66.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.15x = 214.79 × 66.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.15x = 14,189.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,189.97/143.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.13

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