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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.35, 215.06 and 66.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.35, 215.06 and 66.33 is: 99.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.35 : 215.06 = 66.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.35/215.06 = 66.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.35x = 215.06 × 66.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.35x = 14,264.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,264.60/143.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.51

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