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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.51, 215.33 and 66.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.51, 215.33 and 66.45 is: 99.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.51 : 215.33 = 66.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.51/215.33 = 66.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.51x = 215.33 × 66.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.51x = 14,309.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,309.15/143.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.71

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