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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.89, 215.76 and 66.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.89, 215.76 and 66.81 is: 100.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.89 : 215.76 = 66.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.89/215.76 = 66.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.89x = 215.76 × 66.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.89x = 14,415.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,415.47/143.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.18

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