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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.47, 215.25 and 66.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.47, 215.25 and 66.49 is: 99.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.47 : 215.25 = 66.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.47/215.25 = 66.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.47x = 215.25 × 66.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.47x = 14,311.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,311.64/143.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.75

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