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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.60, 215.22 and 66.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.60, 215.22 and 66.49 is: 99.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.60 : 215.22 = 66.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.60/215.22 = 66.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.60x = 215.22 × 66.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.60x = 14,309.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,309.69/143.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.65

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