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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.44, 215.08 and 66.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.44, 215.08 and 66.48 is: 99.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.44 : 215.08 = 66.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.44/215.08 = 66.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.44x = 215.08 × 66.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.44x = 14,298.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,298.52/143.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.68

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