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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.93, 215.80 and 66.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.93, 215.80 and 66.86 is: 100.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.93 : 215.80 = 66.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.93/215.80 = 66.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.93x = 215.80 × 66.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.93x = 14,427.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,427.14/143.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.24

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