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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.52, 215.08 and 66.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.52, 215.08 and 66.29 is: 99.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.52 : 215.08 = 66.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.52/215.08 = 66.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.52x = 215.08 × 66.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.52x = 14,256.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,256.25/143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.34

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