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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.61, 215.34 and 66.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.61, 215.34 and 66.53 is: 99.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.61 : 215.34 = 66.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.61/215.34 = 66.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.61x = 215.34 × 66.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.61x = 14,326.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,326.98/143.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.76

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