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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.29, 214.78 and 66.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.29, 214.78 and 66.14 is: 99.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.29 : 214.78 = 66.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.29/214.78 = 66.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.29x = 214.78 × 66.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.29x = 14,205.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,205.55/143.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.14

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