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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.53, 215.22 and 66.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.53, 215.22 and 66.46 is: 99.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.53 : 215.22 = 66.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.53/215.22 = 66.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.53x = 215.22 × 66.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.53x = 14,303.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,303.52/143.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.66

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