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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.42, 213.62 and 46.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.42, 213.62 and 46.23 is: 69.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.42 : 213.62 = 46.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.42/213.62 = 46.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.42x = 213.62 × 46.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.42x = 9,875.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,875.42/142.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.34

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