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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.18, 214.49 and 65.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.18, 214.49 and 65.95 is: 98.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.18 : 214.49 = 65.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.18/214.49 = 65.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.18x = 214.49 × 65.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.18x = 14,145.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,145.69/143.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.80

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