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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.72, 215.71 and 66.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.72, 215.71 and 66.73 is: 100.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.72 : 215.71 = 66.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.72/215.71 = 66.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.72x = 215.71 × 66.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.72x = 14,394.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,394.33/143.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.16

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