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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.57, 215.42 and 66.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.57, 215.42 and 66.58 is: 99.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.57 : 215.42 = 66.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.57/215.42 = 66.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.57x = 215.42 × 66.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.57x = 14,341.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,341.79/143.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.89

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