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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.26, 213.41 and 46.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.26, 213.41 and 46.08 is: 69.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.26 : 213.41 = 46.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.26/213.41 = 46.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.26x = 213.41 × 46.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.26x = 9,833.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,833.70/142.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.12

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