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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.31, 214.99 and 66.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.31, 214.99 and 66.35 is: 99.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.31 : 214.99 = 66.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.31/214.99 = 66.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.31x = 214.99 × 66.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.31x = 14,264.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,264.96/143.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.54

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