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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.34, 215.01 and 66.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.34, 215.01 and 66.28 is: 99.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.34 : 215.01 = 66.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.34/215.01 = 66.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.34x = 215.01 × 66.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.34x = 14,250.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,250.33/143.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.42

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