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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.93, 215.75 and 66.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.93, 215.75 and 66.83 is: 100.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.93 : 215.75 = 66.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.93/215.75 = 66.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.93x = 215.75 × 66.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.93x = 14,419.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,419.11/143.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.18

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