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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.48, 215.03 and 66.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.48, 215.03 and 66.43 is: 99.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.48 : 215.03 = 66.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.48/215.03 = 66.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.48x = 215.03 × 66.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.48x = 14,284.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,284.44/143.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.56

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