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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.52, 215.19 and 66.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.52, 215.19 and 66.60 is: 99.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.52 : 215.19 = 66.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.52/215.19 = 66.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.52x = 215.19 × 66.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.52x = 14,331.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,331.65/143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.86

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