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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.67, 215.34 and 66.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.67, 215.34 and 66.62 is: 99.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.67 : 215.34 = 66.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.67/215.34 = 66.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.67x = 215.34 × 66.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.67x = 14,345.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,345.95/143.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.85

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