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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.42, 143.12 and 66.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.42, 143.12 and 66.45 is: 99.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.42 : 143.12 = 66.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.42/143.12 = 66.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.42x = 143.12 × 66.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.42x = 9,510.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,510.22/95.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.66

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