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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.48, 215.28 and 66.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.48, 215.28 and 66.48 is: 99.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.48 : 215.28 = 66.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.48/215.28 = 66.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.48x = 215.28 × 66.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.48x = 14,311.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,311.81/143.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.75

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