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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 95.51, 143.21 and 66.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 95.51, 143.21 and 66.65 is: 99.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    95.51 : 143.21 = 66.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    95.51/143.21 = 66.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    95.51x = 143.21 × 66.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    95.51x = 9,543.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,543.90/95.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.93

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