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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.02, 215.82 and 66.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.02, 215.82 and 66.79 is: 100.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.02 : 215.82 = 66.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.02/215.82 = 66.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.02x = 215.82 × 66.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.02x = 14,414.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,414.62/144.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.09

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