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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.36, 214.89 and 66.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.36, 214.89 and 66.26 is: 99.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.36 : 214.89 = 66.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.36/214.89 = 66.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.36x = 214.89 × 66.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.36x = 14,238.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,238.61/143.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.32

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