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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.21, 214.72 and 66.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.21, 214.72 and 66.07 is: 99.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.21 : 214.72 = 66.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.21/214.72 = 66.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.21x = 214.72 × 66.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.21x = 14,185.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,185.76/143.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.05

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