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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.29, 214.77 and 66.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.29, 214.77 and 66.19 is: 99.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.29 : 214.77 = 66.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.29/214.77 = 66.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.29x = 214.77 × 66.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.29x = 14,215.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,215.63/143.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.21

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