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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.27, 214.72 and 66.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.27, 214.72 and 66.16 is: 99.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.27 : 214.72 = 66.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.27/214.72 = 66.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.27x = 214.72 × 66.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.27x = 14,205.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,205.17/143.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.15

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