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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.96, 215.87 and 66.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.96, 215.87 and 66.92 is: 100.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.96 : 215.87 = 66.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.96/215.87 = 66.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.96x = 215.87 × 66.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.96x = 14,444.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,444.61/143.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.34

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