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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.35, 213.50 and 46.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.35, 213.50 and 46.16 is: 69.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.35 : 213.50 = 46.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.35/213.50 = 46.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.35x = 213.50 × 46.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.35x = 9,855.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,855.16/142.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.23

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