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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.77, 215.57 and 66.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.77, 215.57 and 66.69 is: 100.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.77 : 215.57 = 66.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.77/215.57 = 66.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.77x = 215.57 × 66.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.77x = 14,376.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,376.53/143.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.00

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