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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.35, 213.45 and 46.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.35, 213.45 and 46.14 is: 69.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.35 : 213.45 = 46.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.35/213.45 = 46.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.35x = 213.45 × 46.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.35x = 9,848.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,848.58/142.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.19

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