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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.48, 213.70 and 46.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.48, 213.70 and 46.29 is: 69.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.48 : 213.70 = 46.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.48/213.70 = 46.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.48x = 213.70 × 46.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.48x = 9,892.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,892.17/142.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.43

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