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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.61, 215.22 and 66.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.61, 215.22 and 66.56 is: 99.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.61 : 215.22 = 66.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.61/215.22 = 66.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.61x = 215.22 × 66.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.61x = 14,325.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,325.04/143.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.75

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