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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.30, 214.62 and 99.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.30, 214.62 and 99.87 is: 149.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.30 : 214.62 = 99.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.30/214.62 = 99.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.30x = 214.62 × 99.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.30x = 21,434.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,434.10/143.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.58

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