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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.51, 215.27 and 66.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.51, 215.27 and 66.45 is: 99.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.51 : 215.27 = 66.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.51/215.27 = 66.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.51x = 215.27 × 66.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.51x = 14,304.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,304.36/143.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.68

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