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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.55, 215.34 and 65.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.55, 215.34 and 65.46 is: 98.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.55 : 215.34 = 65.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.55/215.34 = 65.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.55x = 215.34 × 65.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.55x = 14,096.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,096.16/143.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.20

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