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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.97, 215.87 and 66.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.97, 215.87 and 66.93 is: 100.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.97 : 215.87 = 66.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.97/215.87 = 66.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.97x = 215.87 × 66.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.97x = 14,447.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,447.84/143.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.35

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