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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.94, 215.78 and 66.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.94, 215.78 and 66.84 is: 100.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.94 : 215.78 = 66.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.94/215.78 = 66.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.94x = 215.78 × 66.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.94x = 14,422.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,422.40/143.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.20

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