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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.57, 215.15 and 99.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.57, 215.15 and 99.50 is: 149.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.57 : 215.15 = 99.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.57/215.15 = 99.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.57x = 215.15 × 99.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.57x = 21,405.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,405.85/143.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.09

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