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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.98, 216.03 and 66.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.98, 216.03 and 66.98 is: 100.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.98 : 216.03 = 66.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.98/216.03 = 66.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.98x = 216.03 × 66.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.98x = 14,469.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,469.69/143.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.50

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