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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.25, 214.65 and 99.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.25, 214.65 and 99.83 is: 149.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.25 : 214.65 = 99.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.25/214.65 = 99.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.25x = 214.65 × 99.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.25x = 21,427.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,427.44/143.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.58

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