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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.96, 215.85 and 66.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.96, 215.85 and 66.82 is: 100.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.96 : 215.85 = 66.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.96/215.85 = 66.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.96x = 215.85 × 66.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.96x = 14,423.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,423.80/143.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.19

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